Hellesdon High School vs Roding Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 140 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hellesdon High School
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,476 students
Roding Valley High School
Loughton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,473 students
| Measure | Hellesdon High School Norwich, East of England | Roding Valley High School Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 460 | #160 of 460 |
| National rank | #2710 of 4,090 | #1241 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,476 | 1,473 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,476 | 1,473 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 114.4% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 47.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.7% | 48.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.7% | 68.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | 4.28 |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | 38.0 |
| town | Norwich | Loughton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hellesdon.net | www.rodingvalley.net |
The verdict
- •Roding Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 34.8).
- •Hellesdon High School is the larger school with 1,476 students compared with 1,473.
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 Hellesdon High School better than Roding Valley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Roding Valley High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 34.8 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 Hellesdon High School and Roding Valley High School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Loughton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hellesdon High School: 1,476. Roding Valley High School: 1,473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hellesdon High School and Roding Valley High School rank in East of England?
Hellesdon High School is 333rd of 460 and Roding Valley High School is 160th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).