Great Baddow High School vs Ormiston Victory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 115 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Baddow High School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,516 students
Ormiston Victory Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,517 students
| Measure | Great Baddow High School Chelmsford, East of England | Ormiston Victory Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 460 | #266 of 460 |
| National rank | #859 of 4,090 | #2160 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,516 | 1,517 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,516 | 1,517 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 121.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.0 | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.8% | 44.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | 24.9 |
| town | Chelmsford | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gbhs.co.uk/ | www.ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Baddow High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 46.1).
- •Ormiston Victory Academy is the larger school with 1,517 students compared with 1,516.
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 Great Baddow High School better than Ormiston Victory Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Baddow High School ranks higher (73.4 vs 46.1 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 Great Baddow High School and Ormiston Victory Academy?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Baddow High School: 1,516. Ormiston Victory Academy: 1,517. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Baddow High School and Ormiston Victory Academy rank in East of England?
Great Baddow High School is 107th of 460 and Ormiston Victory Academy is 266th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).