Hamstel Junior School vs Southchurch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamstel Junior School
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
583 students
Southchurch High School
Southend-On-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
722 students
| Measure | Hamstel Junior School Southend-on-Sea, East of England | Southchurch High School Southend-On-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1417 of 1,872 | #419 of 460 |
| National rank | #11738 of 15,697 | #3511 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 583 | 722 |
| Pupils on roll | 583 | 722 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 44.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-On-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk | www.southchurchschool.com |
The verdict
- •Hamstel Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 20.4).
- •Southchurch High School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 583.
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 Hamstel Junior School better than Southchurch High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hamstel Junior School ranks higher (32.5 vs 20.4 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 Hamstel Junior School and Southchurch High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-On-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamstel Junior School: 583. Southchurch High School: 722. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamstel Junior School and Southchurch High School rank in East of England?
Hamstel Junior School is 1417th of 1,872 and Southchurch High School is 419th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).