Ark Charter Academy vs Rodborough
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Charter Academy
Southsea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
883 students
Rodborough
Godalming · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students
| Measure | Ark Charter Academy Southsea, South East | Rodborough Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #544 of 679 | #127 of 679 |
| National rank | #3410 of 4,090 | #467 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 883 | 882 |
| Pupils on roll | 883 | 882 |
| Free school meals | 65.6% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 53.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.9% | 63.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.5% | 77% |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | 4.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southsea | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | charteracademy.org.uk/ | www.rodborough.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rodborough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.2 vs 21.6).
- •Ark Charter Academy is the larger school with 883 students compared with 882.
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 Ark Charter Academy better than Rodborough?
On the Success Index (England), Rodborough ranks higher (84.2 vs 21.6 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 Ark Charter Academy and Rodborough?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Southsea and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Charter Academy: 883. Rodborough: 882. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Charter Academy and Rodborough rank in South East?
Ark Charter Academy is 544th of 679 and Rodborough is 127th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).