Ken Stimpson Academy vs St Bernard's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 138 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ken Stimpson Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
996 students
St Bernard's High School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,001 students
| Measure | Ken Stimpson Academy Peterborough, East of England | St Bernard's High School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #335 of 460 | #96 of 460 |
| National rank | #2723 of 4,090 | #787 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 996 | 1,001 |
| Pupils on roll | 996 | 1,001 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 54.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.6% | 59.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.4% | 83.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | 30.5 |
| town | Peterborough | Westcliff-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kenstimpson.org.uk | www.stbernards.southend.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 34.5).
- •St Bernard's High School is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 996.
- •Ken Stimpson Academy is co-educational and St Bernard's High School is girls.
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 Ken Stimpson Academy better than St Bernard's High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 34.5 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 Ken Stimpson Academy and St Bernard's High School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Westcliff-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ken Stimpson Academy: 996. St Bernard's High School: 1,001. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ken Stimpson Academy and St Bernard's High School rank in East of England?
Ken Stimpson Academy is 335th of 460 and St Bernard's High School is 96th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).