Southchurch High School vs Thorpe Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 829 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southchurch High School
Southend-On-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
722 students
Thorpe Hall School
Southend-on-Sea · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
600 students
| Measure | Southchurch High School Southend-On-Sea, East of England | Thorpe Hall School Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #419 of 460 | #68 of 460 |
| National rank | #3511 of 4,090 | #469 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 722 | 600 |
| Pupils on roll | 722 | 600 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 54.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.6% | 62.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.6% | 90.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.17 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southend-On-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.southchurchschool.com | www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thorpe Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 20.4).
- •Southchurch High School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 600.
- •Southchurch High School is a academy school while Thorpe Hall School is a independent 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 Southchurch High School better than Thorpe Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorpe Hall School ranks higher (84.1 vs 20.4 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 Southchurch High School and Thorpe Hall School?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Southend-On-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southchurch High School: 722. Thorpe Hall School: 600. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southchurch High School and Thorpe Hall School rank in East of England?
Southchurch High School is 419th of 460 and Thorpe Hall School is 68th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).