Notley High School and Sixth Form vs Ormiston Bushfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 95 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notley High School and Sixth Form
Braintree · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,210 students
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,212 students
| Measure | Notley High School and Sixth Form Braintree, East of England | Ormiston Bushfield Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #237 of 460 | #251 of 460 |
| National rank | #1969 of 4,090 | #2060 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,210 | 1,212 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,210 | 1,212 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | 43.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | 3.91 |
| A level points per entry | 29.9 | 33.4 |
| town | Braintree | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.notleyhigh.com | www.bushfield.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Notley High School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 48.1).
- •Ormiston Bushfield Academy is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 1,210.
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 Notley High School and Sixth Form better than Ormiston Bushfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Notley High School and Sixth Form ranks higher (49.9 vs 48.1 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 Notley High School and Sixth Form and Ormiston Bushfield Academy?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Notley High School and Sixth Form: 1,210. Ormiston Bushfield Academy: 1,212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Notley High School and Sixth Form and Ormiston Bushfield Academy rank in East of England?
Notley High School and Sixth Form is 237th of 460 and Ormiston Bushfield Academy is 251st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).