Epping St John's Church of England School vs The James Hornsby School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Epping St John's Church of England School
Epping · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,036 students
The James Hornsby School
Basildon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,040 students
| Measure | Epping St John's Church of England School Epping, East of England | The James Hornsby School Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 460 | #417 of 460 |
| National rank | #1757 of 4,090 | #3501 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,036 | 1,040 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,036 | 1,040 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 115.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.1% | 26.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.3% | 46% |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | – |
| town | Epping | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.eppingstjohnsschool.org/ | www.jameshornsby.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Epping St John's Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 20.5).
- •The James Hornsby School is the larger school with 1,040 students compared with 1,036.
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 Epping St John's Church of England School better than The James Hornsby School?
On the Success Index (England), Epping St John's Church of England School ranks higher (54.2 vs 20.5 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 Epping St John's Church of England School and The James Hornsby School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Epping and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Epping St John's Church of England School: 1,036. The James Hornsby School: 1,040. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Epping St John's Church of England School and The James Hornsby School rank in East of England?
Epping St John's Church of England School is 218th of 460 and The James Hornsby School is 417th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).