Hedingham School and Sixth Form vs St Giles' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hedingham School and Sixth Form
Halstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,177 students
St Giles' Church of England Primary School
Halstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
| Measure | Hedingham School and Sixth Form Halstead, East of England | St Giles' Church of England Primary School Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #317 of 460 | #1090 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2598 of 4,090 | #9084 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,177 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,177 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.4 | – |
| town | Halstead | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hedingham.essex.sch.uk | stgiles.chorusschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Giles' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 37.1).
- •Hedingham School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 91.
- •Hedingham School and Sixth Form is a academy school while St Giles' Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Hedingham School and Sixth Form better than St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Giles' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 37.1 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 Hedingham School and Sixth Form and St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Halstead and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form: 1,177. St Giles' Church of England Primary School: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hedingham School and Sixth Form and St Giles' Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form is 317th of 460 and St Giles' Church of England Primary School is 1090th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).