Leventhorpe vs The Bishop's Stortford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leventhorpe
Sawbridgeworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,463 students
The Bishop's Stortford High School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,279 students
| Measure | Leventhorpe Sawbridgeworth, East of England | The Bishop's Stortford High School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #139 of 460 | #48 of 460 |
| National rank | #1138 of 4,090 | #322 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,463 | 1,279 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,463 | 1,279 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 60.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 69.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.6% | 87% |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | 5.89 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | 35.7 |
| town | Sawbridgeworth | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.leventhorpe.net/ | www.tbshs.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Bishop's Stortford High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.1 vs 67.4).
- •Leventhorpe is the larger school with 1,463 students compared with 1,279.
- •Leventhorpe is a academy school while The Bishop's Stortford High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Leventhorpe is co-educational and The Bishop's Stortford High School is boys.
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 Leventhorpe better than The Bishop's Stortford High School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bishop's Stortford High School ranks higher (88.1 vs 67.4 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 Leventhorpe and The Bishop's Stortford High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sawbridgeworth and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leventhorpe: 1,463. The Bishop's Stortford High School: 1,279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leventhorpe and The Bishop's Stortford High School rank in East of England?
Leventhorpe is 139th of 460 and The Bishop's Stortford High School is 48th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).