Shenfield High School vs St Martin's School Brentwood
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shenfield High School
Brentwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,528 students
St Martin's School Brentwood
Brentwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,794 students
| Measure | Shenfield High School Brentwood, East of England | St Martin's School Brentwood Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #200 of 460 | #177 of 460 |
| National rank | #1627 of 4,090 | #1421 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,528 | 1,794 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,528 | 1,794 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.3% | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.9% | 72.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | 34.1 |
| town | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.shenfield.essex.sch.uk | www.st-martins.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Martin's School Brentwood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 57.0).
- •St Martin's School Brentwood is the larger school with 1,794 students compared with 1,528.
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 Shenfield High School better than St Martin's School Brentwood?
On the Success Index (England), St Martin's School Brentwood ranks higher (61.1 vs 57.0 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 Shenfield High School and St Martin's School Brentwood?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shenfield High School: 1,528. St Martin's School Brentwood: 1,794. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shenfield High School and St Martin's School Brentwood rank in East of England?
Shenfield High School is 200th of 460 and St Martin's School Brentwood is 177th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).