Ardingly College vs Headington School Oxford
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 112 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardingly College
Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–20
1,056 students
Headington School Oxford
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,082 students
| Measure | Ardingly College Haywards Heath, South East | Headington School Oxford Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #591 of 679 | #432 of 679 |
| National rank | #3622 of 4,090 | #2721 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–20 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,056 | 1,082 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,056 | 1,082 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 70.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 7.0 | 32.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 37.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 41.1% |
| EBacc average points | 0.18 | 2.75 |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | 45.9 |
| town | Haywards Heath | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ardingly.com | www.headington.org |
The verdict
- •Headington School Oxford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 18.9).
- •Headington School Oxford is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 1,056.
- •Ardingly College is co-educational and Headington School Oxford 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 Ardingly College better than Headington School Oxford?
On the Success Index (England), Headington School Oxford ranks higher (34.5 vs 18.9 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 Ardingly College and Headington School Oxford?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardingly College: 1,056. Headington School Oxford: 1,082. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardingly College and Headington School Oxford rank in South East?
Ardingly College is 591st of 679 and Headington School Oxford is 432nd of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).