St Thomas More Catholic School vs The Basildon Lower Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 93 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
893 students
The Basildon Lower Academy
Basildon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–14
892 students
| Measure | St Thomas More Catholic School Bedford, East of England | The Basildon Lower Academy Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #221 of 460 | #455 of 460 |
| National rank | #1780 of 4,090 | #3996 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–14 |
| Students | 893 | 892 |
| Pupils on roll | 893 | 892 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 52.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 66.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.9 | – |
| town | Bedford | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-thomasmore.org.uk/ | www.basildonacademies.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 8.2).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 892.
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 Thomas More Catholic School better than The Basildon Lower Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic School ranks higher (53.9 vs 8.2 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 Thomas More Catholic School and The Basildon Lower Academy?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas More Catholic School: 893. The Basildon Lower Academy: 892. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas More Catholic School and The Basildon Lower Academy rank in East of England?
St Thomas More Catholic School is 221st of 460 and The Basildon Lower Academy is 455th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).