Altwood Church of England School vs King Ethelbert School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 144 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altwood Church of England School
Maidenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
846 students
King Ethelbert School
Birchington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
845 students
| Measure | Altwood Church of England School Maidenhead, South East | King Ethelbert School Birchington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #465 of 679 | #585 of 679 |
| National rank | #2903 of 4,090 | #3597 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 846 | 845 |
| Pupils on roll | 846 | 845 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.1% | 22% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.8% | 39% |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | 3.10 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Maidenhead | Birchington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.altwoodschool.co.uk | www.kingethelbert.com/ |
The verdict
- •Altwood Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.1 vs 19.3).
- •Altwood Church of England School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 845.
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 Altwood Church of England School better than King Ethelbert School?
On the Success Index (England), Altwood Church of England School ranks higher (31.1 vs 19.3 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 Altwood Church of England School and King Ethelbert School?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Birchington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Altwood Church of England School: 846. King Ethelbert School: 845. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Altwood Church of England School and King Ethelbert School rank in South East?
Altwood Church of England School is 465th of 679 and King Ethelbert School is 585th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).