Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport vs Mark Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
Saffron Walden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
865 students
Mark Hall Academy
Harlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
867 students
| Measure | Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Saffron Walden, East of England | Mark Hall Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #219 of 460 | #359 of 460 |
| National rank | #1765 of 4,090 | #2922 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 865 | 867 |
| Pupils on roll | 865 | 867 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.5% | 29.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.8% | 53.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | 3.10 |
| A level points per entry | 18.8 | – |
| town | Saffron Walden | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | joycefrankland.org/ | www.markhallacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 30.8).
- •Mark Hall Academy is the larger school with 867 students compared with 865.
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 Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport better than Mark Hall Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport ranks higher (54.1 vs 30.8 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 Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport and Mark Hall Academy?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport: 865. Mark Hall Academy: 867. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport and Mark Hall Academy rank in East of England?
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is 219th of 460 and Mark Hall Academy is 359th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).