Harris Academy Kingswood vs The Chauncy School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Kingswood
Basildon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,513 students
The Chauncy School
Ware · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,515 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Kingswood Basildon, East of England | The Chauncy School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 460 | #136 of 460 |
| National rank | #2600 of 4,090 | #1110 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,513 | 1,515 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,513 | 1,515 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 149.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.9% | 46% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.8% | 67.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | 4.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.3 |
| town | Basildon | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harriskingswood.org.uk/ | chauncyschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Chauncy School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 37.0).
- •The Chauncy School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 1,513.
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 Kingswood better than The Chauncy School?
On the Success Index (England), The Chauncy School ranks higher (68.0 vs 37.0 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 Kingswood and The Chauncy School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Basildon and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Kingswood: 1,513. The Chauncy School: 1,515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Kingswood and The Chauncy School rank in East of England?
Harris Academy Kingswood is 318th of 460 and The Chauncy School is 136th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).