Felsted School vs Helena Romanes School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Felsted School
Felsted · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
932 students
Helena Romanes School
Great Dunmow · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,265 students
| Measure | Felsted School Felsted, East of England | Helena Romanes School Great Dunmow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #426 of 460 | #204 of 460 |
| National rank | #3544 of 4,090 | #1651 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 932 | 1,265 |
| Pupils on roll | 932 | 1,265 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.0 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 49.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | 25.0 |
| town | Felsted | Great Dunmow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.felsted.org/ | www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Helena Romanes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 19.9).
- •Helena Romanes School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 932.
- •Felsted School is a independent school while Helena Romanes School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Felsted School better than Helena Romanes School?
On the Success Index (England), Helena Romanes School ranks higher (56.4 vs 19.9 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 Felsted School and Helena Romanes School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Felsted and Great Dunmow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Felsted School: 932. Helena Romanes School: 1,265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Felsted School and Helena Romanes School rank in East of England?
Felsted School is 426th of 460 and Helena Romanes School is 204th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).