Hedingham School and Sixth Form vs The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 5.8 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
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Halstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
702 students
| Measure | Hedingham School and Sixth Form Halstead, East of England | The Ramsey Academy, Halstead Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #317 of 460 | #347 of 460 |
| National rank | #2598 of 4,090 | #2798 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,177 | 702 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,177 | 702 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | 39.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.1% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.6% | 54% |
| EBacc average points | 3.17 | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | 28.4 | – |
| town | Halstead | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hedingham.essex.sch.uk | www.ramseyacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hedingham School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.1 vs 33.1).
- •Hedingham School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 702.
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 The Ramsey Academy, Halstead?
On the Success Index (England), Hedingham School and Sixth Form ranks higher (37.1 vs 33.1 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 The Ramsey Academy, Halstead?
About 5.8 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. The Ramsey Academy, Halstead: 702. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hedingham School and Sixth Form and The Ramsey Academy, Halstead rank in East of England?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form is 317th of 460 and The Ramsey Academy, Halstead is 347th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).