Moulsham High School vs Redborne Upper School and Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 74 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moulsham High School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,662 students
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students
| Measure | Moulsham High School Chelmsford, East of England | Redborne Upper School and Community College Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 460 | #179 of 460 |
| National rank | #373 of 4,090 | #1433 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 1,662 | 1,657 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,662 | 1,657 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 116.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.3 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.4% | 44.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.2% | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.34 | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | 33.2 |
| town | Chelmsford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.moulshamhigh.org | redbornecommunitycollege.com |
The verdict
- •Moulsham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 60.9).
- •Moulsham High School is the larger school with 1,662 students compared with 1,657.
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 Moulsham High School better than Redborne Upper School and Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Moulsham High School ranks higher (86.6 vs 60.9 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 Moulsham High School and Redborne Upper School and Community College?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moulsham High School: 1,662. Redborne Upper School and Community College: 1,657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moulsham High School and Redborne Upper School and Community College rank in East of England?
Moulsham High School is 56th of 460 and Redborne Upper School and Community College is 179th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).