Hedingham School and Sixth Form vs St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.5 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 Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
Halstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
| Measure | Hedingham School and Sixth Form Halstead, East of England | St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #317 of 460 | #1305 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2598 of 4,090 | #10719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,177 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,177 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| 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 | www.st-margaretscofe.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.1 vs 37.5).
- •Hedingham School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 63.
- •Hedingham School and Sixth Form is a academy school while St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield 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 Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hedingham School and Sixth Form and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield?
About 4.5 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 Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hedingham School and Sixth Form and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield rank in East of England?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form is 317th of 460 and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield is 1305th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).