Roding Valley High School vs Staples Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 909 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roding Valley High School
Loughton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,473 students
Staples Road Primary School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
626 students
| Measure | Roding Valley High School Loughton, East of England | Staples Road Primary School Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #160 of 460 | #425 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1241 of 4,090 | #3336 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,473 | 626 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,473 | 626 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | – |
| town | Loughton | Loughton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.rodingvalley.net | www.staplesroad.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Staples Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 65.1).
- •Roding Valley High School is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 626.
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 Roding Valley High School better than Staples Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Staples Road Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 65.1 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 Roding Valley High School and Staples Road Primary School?
About 909 m in a straight line, between Loughton and Loughton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roding Valley High School: 1,473. Staples Road Primary School: 626. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roding Valley High School and Staples Road Primary School rank in East of England?
Roding Valley High School is 160th of 460 and Staples Road Primary School is 425th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).