Highams Park School vs Woodford County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highams Park School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,592 students
Woodford County High School
Woodford Green · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,237 students
| Measure | Highams Park School London, London | Woodford County High School Woodford Green, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #305 of 640 | #28 of 640 |
| National rank | #1489 of 4,090 | #128 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,592 | 1,237 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,592 | 1,237 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | 80.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.9% | 98.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | 7.92 |
| A level points per entry | 36.0 | 42.8 |
| town | London | Woodford Green |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highamsparkschool.co.uk | www.woodford.redbridge.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodford County High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 59.9).
- •Highams Park School is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 1,237.
- •Highams Park School is a academy school while Woodford County High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Highams Park School is co-educational and Woodford County High School is girls.
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 Highams Park School better than Woodford County High School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodford County High School ranks higher (94.5 vs 59.9 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 Highams Park School and Woodford County High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and Woodford Green in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highams Park School: 1,592. Woodford County High School: 1,237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highams Park School and Woodford County High School rank in London?
Highams Park School is 305th of 640 and Woodford County High School is 28th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).