Beal High School vs Wanstead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beal High School
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,615 students
Wanstead High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,434 students
| Measure | Beal High School Ilford, London | Wanstead High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #237 of 640 | #126 of 640 |
| National rank | #1107 of 4,090 | #602 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,615 | 1,434 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,615 | 1,434 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.7% | 61.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | 76.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.93 | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | 29.4 | 37.7 |
| town | Ilford | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bealhighschool.co.uk | www.wansteadhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wanstead High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 68.0).
- •Beal High School is the larger school with 2,615 students compared with 1,434.
- •Beal High School is a academy school while Wanstead High School is a local authority 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 Beal High School better than Wanstead High School?
On the Success Index (England), Wanstead High School ranks higher (80.3 vs 68.0 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 Beal High School and Wanstead High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ilford and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beal High School: 2,615. Wanstead High School: 1,434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beal High School and Wanstead High School rank in London?
Beal High School is 237th of 640 and Wanstead High School is 126th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).