Earls Hall Primary School vs St Thomas More High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earls Hall Primary School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
638 students
St Thomas More High School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,243 students
| Measure | Earls Hall Primary School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England | St Thomas More High School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #493 of 1,872 | #90 of 460 |
| National rank | #4061 of 15,697 | #743 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 638 | 1,243 |
| Pupils on roll | 638 | 1,243 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 118.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Westcliff-on-Sea | Westcliff-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.earlshallprimary.co.uk | www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 69.1).
- •St Thomas More High School is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 638.
- •Earls Hall Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Earls Hall Primary School is co-educational and St Thomas More High School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Earls Hall Primary School better than St Thomas More High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More High School ranks higher (76.2 vs 69.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Earls Hall Primary School and St Thomas More High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Westcliff-on-Sea and Westcliff-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earls Hall Primary School: 638. St Thomas More High School: 1,243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earls Hall Primary School and St Thomas More High School rank in East of England?
Earls Hall Primary School is 493rd of 1,872 and St Thomas More High School is 90th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).