Chessington School vs Hornchurch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chessington School
Chessington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
653 students
Hornchurch High School
Hornchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
661 students
| Measure | Chessington School Chessington, London | Hornchurch High School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #433 of 640 | #206 of 640 |
| National rank | #2393 of 4,090 | #945 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 653 | 661 |
| Pupils on roll | 653 | 661 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 70.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | 54.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | 61.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.7% | 77.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | 4.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chessington | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | chessington.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.hornchurchhigh.com |
The verdict
- •Hornchurch High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 41.2).
- •Hornchurch High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 653.
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 Chessington School better than Hornchurch High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hornchurch High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 41.2 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 Chessington School and Hornchurch High School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Chessington and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chessington School: 653. Hornchurch High School: 661. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chessington School and Hornchurch High School rank in London?
Chessington School is 433rd of 640 and Hornchurch High School is 206th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).