Fakenham Academy vs Southchurch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 145 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fakenham Academy
Fakenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
723 students
Southchurch High School
Southend-On-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
722 students
| Measure | Fakenham Academy Fakenham, East of England | Southchurch High School Southend-On-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 460 | #419 of 460 |
| National rank | #2683 of 4,090 | #3511 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 723 | 722 |
| Pupils on roll | 723 | 722 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 44.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.9 | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.2% | 23.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.5% | 48.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | 3.17 |
| A level points per entry | 27.5 | – |
| town | Fakenham | Southend-On-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fakenhamacademy.org | www.southchurchschool.com |
The verdict
- •Fakenham Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.2 vs 20.4).
- •Fakenham Academy is the larger school with 723 students compared with 722.
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 Fakenham Academy better than Southchurch High School?
On the Success Index (England), Fakenham Academy ranks higher (35.2 vs 20.4 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 Fakenham Academy and Southchurch High School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Fakenham and Southend-On-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fakenham Academy: 723. Southchurch High School: 722. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fakenham Academy and Southchurch High School rank in East of England?
Fakenham Academy is 328th of 460 and Southchurch High School is 419th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).