King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford vs The Eastwood 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.
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,153 students
The Eastwood Academy
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,154 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Chelmsford, East of England | The Eastwood Academy Leigh-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 100 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1 of 460 | #89 of 460 |
| National rank | #3 of 4,090 | #734 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,153 | 1,154 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,153 | 1,154 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 83.3 | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | 54.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 82.4% |
| EBacc average points | 8.24 | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | 49.1 | – |
| town | Chelmsford | Leigh-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kegs.org.uk | eastwoodacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.5 vs 76.6).
- •The Eastwood Academy is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 1,153.
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 King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford better than The Eastwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford ranks higher (99.5 vs 76.6 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 King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford and The Eastwood Academy?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Leigh-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford: 1,153. The Eastwood Academy: 1,154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford and The Eastwood Academy rank in East of England?
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is 1st of 460 and The Eastwood Academy is 89th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).