Harris Academy Ockendon vs Monk's Walk School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Ockendon
South Ockendon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,440 students
Monk's Walk School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,440 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Ockendon South Ockendon, East of England | Monk's Walk School Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #208 of 460 | #115 of 460 |
| National rank | #1659 of 4,090 | #890 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,440 | 1,440 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,440 | 1,440 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | – | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.4% | 51.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | 71.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | 32.6 | 38.3 |
| town | South Ockendon | Welwyn Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harrisockendon.org.uk | www.monkswalk.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Monk's Walk School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 56.3).
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 Ockendon better than Monk's Walk School?
On the Success Index (England), Monk's Walk School ranks higher (72.8 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 Harris Academy Ockendon and Monk's Walk School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between South Ockendon and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Ockendon: 1,440. Monk's Walk School: 1,440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Ockendon and Monk's Walk School rank in East of England?
Harris Academy Ockendon is 208th of 460 and Monk's Walk School is 115th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).