Glebe House School vs Smithdon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 769 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glebe House School
Hunstanton · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
117 students
Smithdon High School
Hunstanton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
579 students
| Measure | Glebe House School Hunstanton, East of England | Smithdon High School Hunstanton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #350 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #2814 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 117 | 579 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 579 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hunstanton | Hunstanton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | glebehouseschool.co.uk/ | www.smithdonhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Smithdon High School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 117.
- •Glebe House School is a independent school while Smithdon High 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 Glebe House School better than Smithdon High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glebe House School and Smithdon High School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Hunstanton and Hunstanton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glebe House School: 117. Smithdon High School: 579. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glebe House School and Smithdon High School rank in East of England?
Glebe House School is unranked and Smithdon High School is 350th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).