Beaconsfield High School vs Hounsdown School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 98 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconsfield High School
Beaconsfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,283 students
Hounsdown School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,283 students
| Measure | Beaconsfield High School Beaconsfield, South East | Hounsdown School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 679 | #277 of 679 |
| National rank | #26 of 4,090 | #1483 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,283 | 1,283 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,283 | 1,283 |
| Free school meals | 2.3% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 116.6% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 75.9 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 99.4% | 43.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | 7.11 | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | 43.9 | – |
| town | Beaconsfield | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beaconsfieldhigh.school | www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.1 vs 60.0).
- •Beaconsfield High School is girls and Hounsdown School is co-educational.
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 Beaconsfield High School better than Hounsdown School?
On the Success Index (England), Beaconsfield High School ranks higher (98.1 vs 60.0 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 Beaconsfield High School and Hounsdown School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaconsfield High School: 1,283. Hounsdown School: 1,283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaconsfield High School and Hounsdown School rank in South East?
Beaconsfield High School is 5th of 679 and Hounsdown School is 277th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).