Notley High School and Sixth Form vs White Court School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 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
White Court School
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
550 students
| Measure | Notley High School and Sixth Form Braintree, East of England | White Court School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #237 of 460 | #981 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1969 of 4,090 | #8152 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,210 | 550 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,210 | 550 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.9 | – |
| town | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.notleyhigh.com | www.whitecourtschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.9 vs 49.4).
- •Notley High School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,210 students compared with 550.
- •Notley High School and Sixth Form is a academy school while White Court School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 White Court School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Notley High School and Sixth Form and White Court School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Notley High School and Sixth Form: 1,210. White Court School: 550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Notley High School and Sixth Form and White Court School rank in East of England?
Notley High School and Sixth Form is 237th of 460 and White Court School is 981st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).