Haileybury Turnford vs The Gateway Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haileybury Turnford
Waltham Cross · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,021 students
The Gateway Academy
Grays · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,030 students
| Measure | Haileybury Turnford Waltham Cross, East of England | The Gateway Academy Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #329 of 460 | #245 of 460 |
| National rank | #2684 of 4,090 | #2028 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,021 | 1,030 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,021 | 1,030 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.9% | 48.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68% | 64.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.52 | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | 27.0 | – |
| town | Waltham Cross | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.haileyburyturnford.com | www.theglc-gatewayacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Gateway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 35.2).
- •The Gateway Academy is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 1,021.
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 Haileybury Turnford better than The Gateway Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Gateway Academy ranks higher (48.8 vs 35.2 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 Haileybury Turnford and The Gateway Academy?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haileybury Turnford: 1,021. The Gateway Academy: 1,030. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haileybury Turnford and The Gateway Academy rank in East of England?
Haileybury Turnford is 329th of 460 and The Gateway Academy is 245th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).