Beacon Academy vs The John Wallis Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Crowborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,642 students
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Ashford · Academy all-through · Ages 0–19
1,650 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Crowborough, South East | The John Wallis Church of England Academy Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 679 | #472 of 679 |
| National rank | #792 of 4,090 | #2958 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 0–19 |
| Students | 1,642 | 1,650 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,642 | 1,650 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 39.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.2 | 30.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.1% | 21.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.6% | 36.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | 2.61 |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | 21.9 |
| town | Crowborough | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beacon-academy.org/web/ | www.thejohnwallisacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 30.2).
- •The John Wallis Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 1,642.
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 Beacon Academy better than The John Wallis Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Academy ranks higher (75.0 vs 30.2 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 Beacon Academy and The John Wallis Church of England Academy?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Crowborough and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Academy: 1,642. The John Wallis Church of England Academy: 1,650. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Academy and The John Wallis Church of England Academy rank in South East?
Beacon Academy is 186th of 679 and The John Wallis Church of England Academy is 472nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).