Sir John Leman High School vs The Thetford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 54 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Leman High School
Beccles · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,404 students
The Thetford Academy
Thetford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,398 students
| Measure | Sir John Leman High School Beccles, East of England | The Thetford Academy Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #239 of 460 | #279 of 460 |
| National rank | #1993 of 4,090 | #2294 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,404 | 1,398 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,404 | 1,398 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | 41.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.6% | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | 30.8 | 35.3 |
| town | Beccles | Thetford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sirjohnleman.co.uk | www.thethetfordacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Sir John Leman High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 43.6).
- •Sir John Leman High School is the larger school with 1,404 students compared with 1,398.
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 Sir John Leman High School better than The Thetford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Leman High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 43.6 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 Sir John Leman High School and The Thetford Academy?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Beccles and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Leman High School: 1,404. The Thetford Academy: 1,398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Leman High School and The Thetford Academy rank in East of England?
Sir John Leman High School is 239th of 460 and The Thetford Academy is 279th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).