Hampton Gardens Secondary School vs Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 126 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,310 students
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,309 students
| Measure | Hampton Gardens Secondary School Peterborough, East of England | Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #207 of 460 | #7 of 460 |
| National rank | #1658 of 4,090 | #43 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,310 | 1,309 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,310 | 1,309 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 77.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.1% | 97.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.8% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | 7.53 |
| A level points per entry | 29.9 | 43.3 |
| town | Peterborough | Westcliff-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hamptongardens.org.uk | www.whsb.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westcliff High School for Boys Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 56.3).
- •Hampton Gardens Secondary School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 1,309.
- •Hampton Gardens Secondary School is co-educational and Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is boys.
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 Hampton Gardens Secondary School better than Westcliff High School for Boys Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westcliff High School for Boys Academy ranks higher (97.5 vs 56.3 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 Hampton Gardens Secondary School and Westcliff High School for Boys Academy?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Westcliff-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hampton Gardens Secondary School: 1,310. Westcliff High School for Boys Academy: 1,309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hampton Gardens Secondary School and Westcliff High School for Boys Academy rank in East of England?
Hampton Gardens Secondary School is 207th of 460 and Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is 7th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).