Longdean School vs Soham Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 84 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longdean School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,436 students
Soham Village College
Ely · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,436 students
| Measure | Longdean School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | Soham Village College Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #307 of 460 | #112 of 460 |
| National rank | #2528 of 4,090 | #878 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,436 | 1,436 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,436 | 1,436 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.3% | 54.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.6% | 72.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | 29.2 | – |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.longdean.herts.sch.uk | www.sohamvc.org/ |
The verdict
- •Soham Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 38.6).
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 Longdean School better than Soham Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Soham Village College ranks higher (73.0 vs 38.6 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 Longdean School and Soham Village College?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longdean School: 1,436. Soham Village College: 1,436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longdean School and Soham Village College rank in East of England?
Longdean School is 307th of 460 and Soham Village College is 112th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).