St Margaret's School vs The Grange Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's School
Bushey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
799 students
The Grange Academy
Bushey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
928 students
| Measure | St Margaret's School Bushey, East of England | The Grange Academy Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 460 | #310 of 460 |
| National rank | #358 of 4,090 | #2553 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 799 | 928 |
| Pupils on roll | 799 | 928 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.3 | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 73.3% | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85% | 56.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.88 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 39.2 | 32.9 |
| town | Bushey | Bushey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmargarets-school.org.uk/ | www.thegrange.futureacademies.org |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.1 vs 38.2).
- •The Grange Academy is the larger school with 928 students compared with 799.
- •St Margaret's School is a independent school while The Grange Academy is a academy 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 St Margaret's School better than The Grange Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's School ranks higher (87.1 vs 38.2 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 St Margaret's School and The Grange Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bushey and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret's School: 799. The Grange Academy: 928. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret's School and The Grange Academy rank in East of England?
St Margaret's School is 54th of 460 and The Grange Academy is 310th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).