Gosfield School vs Sancton Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosfield School
Halstead Road · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
369 students
Sancton Wood School
Cambridgeshire · Independent all-through · Ages 1–16
363 students
| Measure | Gosfield School Halstead Road, East of England | Sancton Wood School Cambridgeshire, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #106 of 460 | #79 of 460 |
| National rank | #858 of 4,090 | #581 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 1–16 |
| Students | 369 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 369 | 363 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 52.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.2% | 62.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | 81.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.13 | 4.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halstead Road | Cambridgeshire |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gosfieldschool.org.uk | www.sanctonwood.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sancton Wood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.9 vs 73.4).
- •Gosfield School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 363.
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 Gosfield School better than Sancton Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Sancton Wood School ranks higher (80.9 vs 73.4 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 Gosfield School and Sancton Wood School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Halstead Road and Cambridgeshire in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosfield School: 369. Sancton Wood School: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosfield School and Sancton Wood School rank in East of England?
Gosfield School is 106th of 460 and Sancton Wood School is 79th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).