Harris Academy Billericay vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Billericay
Billericay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,729 students
St John's School
Billericay · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
274 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Billericay Billericay, East of England | St John's School Billericay, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #121 of 460 | #232 of 460 |
| National rank | #1016 of 4,090 | #1906 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 1,729 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,729 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 49.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.0 | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.3% | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.4% | 73.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.50 | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | 36.6 | – |
| town | Billericay | Billericay |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.billericayschool.com | www.stjohnsschool.net |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Billericay scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 51.5).
- •Harris Academy Billericay is the larger school with 1,729 students compared with 274.
- •Harris Academy Billericay is a academy school while St John's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harris Academy Billericay better than St John's School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Billericay ranks higher (70.1 vs 51.5 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 Harris Academy Billericay and St John's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Billericay and Billericay in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Billericay: 1,729. St John's School: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Billericay and St John's School rank in East of England?
Harris Academy Billericay is 121st of 460 and St John's School is 232nd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).