Gracewood Academy vs Queenswood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gracewood Academy
Potters Bar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
420 students
Queenswood School
Hatfield · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
426 students
| Measure | Gracewood Academy Potters Bar, East of England | Queenswood School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 460 | #247 of 460 |
| National rank | #2165 of 4,090 | #2043 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 420 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 29% | – |
| Capacity filled | 38.8% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.7 |
| town | Potters Bar | Hatfield |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gracewood.futureacademies.org/ | www.queenswood.org |
The verdict
- •Queenswood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.5 vs 46.0).
- •Queenswood School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 420.
- •Gracewood Academy is a academy school while Queenswood School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Gracewood Academy is co-educational and Queenswood School 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 Gracewood Academy better than Queenswood School?
On the Success Index (England), Queenswood School ranks higher (48.5 vs 46.0 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 Gracewood Academy and Queenswood School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Potters Bar and Hatfield in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gracewood Academy: 420. Queenswood School: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gracewood Academy and Queenswood School rank in East of England?
Gracewood Academy is 267th of 460 and Queenswood School is 247th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).