Chadwell Heath Academy vs Mayfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 835 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chadwell Heath Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students
Mayfield School
Dagenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,790 students
| Measure | Chadwell Heath Academy Romford, London | Mayfield School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #254 of 640 | #458 of 640 |
| National rank | #1210 of 4,090 | #2550 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,229 | 1,790 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,229 | 1,790 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.7 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 36.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.3% | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.64 | 3.83 |
| A level points per entry | 28.9 | 30.2 |
| town | Romford | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | chadwellacademy.org.uk/ | www.mayfieldschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Chadwell Heath Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 38.2).
- •Mayfield School is the larger school with 1,790 students compared with 1,229.
- •Chadwell Heath Academy is a academy school while Mayfield 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 Chadwell Heath Academy better than Mayfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Chadwell Heath Academy ranks higher (65.7 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 Chadwell Heath Academy and Mayfield School?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Romford and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chadwell Heath Academy: 1,229. Mayfield School: 1,790. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chadwell Heath Academy and Mayfield School rank in London?
Chadwell Heath Academy is 254th of 640 and Mayfield School is 458th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).