Sandringham School vs The FitzWimarc School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 67 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandringham School
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,777 students
The FitzWimarc School
Rayleigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,770 students
| Measure | Sandringham School St Albans, East of England | The FitzWimarc School Rayleigh, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 460 | #189 of 460 |
| National rank | #130 of 4,090 | #1528 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,777 | 1,770 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,777 | 1,770 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 139% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 65.1 | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 83.5% | 41.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88.6% | 64% |
| EBacc average points | 5.99 | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | 42.1 | 35.0 |
| town | St Albans | Rayleigh |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sandringham.aetrust.uk/ | www.fitzwimarc.com |
The verdict
- •Sandringham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.4 vs 59.3).
- •Sandringham School is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 1,770.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandringham School better than The FitzWimarc School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandringham School ranks higher (94.4 vs 59.3 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 Sandringham School and The FitzWimarc School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Rayleigh in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandringham School: 1,777. The FitzWimarc School: 1,770. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandringham School and The FitzWimarc School rank in East of England?
Sandringham School is 18th of 460 and The FitzWimarc School is 189th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).