The Grange Academy vs Thurstable School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 79 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Grange Academy
Bushey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
928 students
Thurstable School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
932 students
| Measure | The Grange Academy Bushey, East of England | Thurstable School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #310 of 460 | #242 of 460 |
| National rank | #2553 of 4,090 | #2015 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 928 | 932 |
| Pupils on roll | 928 | 932 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 73.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.2% | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.1% | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | – |
| town | Bushey | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.thegrange.futureacademies.org | www.thurstable.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thurstable School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 38.2).
- •Thurstable School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 928.
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 The Grange Academy better than Thurstable School?
On the Success Index (England), Thurstable School ranks higher (49.1 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 The Grange Academy and Thurstable School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Bushey and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Grange Academy: 928. Thurstable School: 932. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Grange Academy and Thurstable School rank in East of England?
The Grange Academy is 310th of 460 and Thurstable School is 242nd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).