Harris Academy Chafford Hundred vs Soham Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 94 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Grays · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,435 students
Soham Village College
Ely · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,436 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Grays, East of England | Soham Village College Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #83 of 460 | #112 of 460 |
| National rank | #623 of 4,090 | #878 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,435 | 1,436 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,435 | 1,436 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 119.6% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.1% | 54.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.5% | 72.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.16 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | – |
| town | Grays | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harrischaffordhundred.org.uk | www.sohamvc.org/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Chafford Hundred scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 73.0).
- •Soham Village College is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 1,435.
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 Chafford Hundred better than Soham Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Chafford Hundred ranks higher (79.9 vs 73.0 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 Chafford Hundred and Soham Village College?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Grays and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred: 1,435. Soham Village College: 1,436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Chafford Hundred and Soham Village College rank in East of England?
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is 83rd of 460 and Soham Village College is 112th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).