Queen Elizabeth High School vs St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,299 students
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,297 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth High School Hexham, North East | St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 185 | #48 of 185 |
| National rank | #703 of 4,090 | #1284 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,299 | 1,297 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,299 | 1,297 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.8% | 47.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | 71.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 4.58 |
| A level points per entry | 40.9 | 31.8 |
| town | Hexham | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.qehs.net | www.st-anthonys-academy.com |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 64.2).
- •Queen Elizabeth High School is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 1,297.
- •Queen Elizabeth High School is co-educational and St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy 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 Queen Elizabeth High School better than St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth High School ranks higher (77.5 vs 64.2 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 Queen Elizabeth High School and St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Hexham and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth High School: 1,299. St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy: 1,297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth High School and St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Queen Elizabeth High School is 19th of 185 and St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is 48th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).