Fearnhill School vs St Francis College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fearnhill School
Letchworth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
597 students
St Francis College
Letchworth Garden City · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
264 students
| Measure | Fearnhill School Letchworth, East of England | St Francis College Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #412 of 460 | #41 of 460 |
| National rank | #3456 of 4,090 | #285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 597 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 597 | 264 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 56.6% | 39.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 56.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.7% | 68.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.3% | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.56 | 4.94 |
| A level points per entry | 24.7 | 45.6 |
| town | Letchworth | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fearnhill.herts.sch.uk/ | www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 21.1).
- •Fearnhill School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 264.
- •Fearnhill School is a local authority school while St Francis College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fearnhill School is co-educational and St Francis College is girls.
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 Fearnhill School better than St Francis College?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis College ranks higher (89.5 vs 21.1 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 Fearnhill School and St Francis College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Letchworth and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fearnhill School: 597. St Francis College: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fearnhill School and St Francis College rank in East of England?
Fearnhill School is 412th of 460 and St Francis College is 41st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).