Harris Academy Wickford vs Hedingham School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Wickford
Wickford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,181 students
Hedingham School and Sixth Form
Halstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,177 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Wickford Wickford, East of England | Hedingham School and Sixth Form Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #373 of 460 | #317 of 460 |
| National rank | #3069 of 4,090 | #2598 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,181 | 1,177 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,181 | 1,177 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.9 | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.7% | 27.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.5% | 52.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.04 | 3.17 |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | 28.4 |
| town | Wickford | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harriswickford.org.uk/ | www.hedingham.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hedingham School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.1 vs 27.9).
- •Harris Academy Wickford is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 1,177.
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 Wickford better than Hedingham School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Hedingham School and Sixth Form ranks higher (37.1 vs 27.9 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 Wickford and Hedingham School and Sixth Form?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Wickford and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Wickford: 1,181. Hedingham School and Sixth Form: 1,177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Wickford and Hedingham School and Sixth Form rank in East of England?
Harris Academy Wickford is 373rd of 460 and Hedingham School and Sixth Form is 317th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).