Bede's Senior School vs Dragon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 143 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede's Senior School
Hailsham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
763 students
Dragon School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
759 students
| Measure | Bede's Senior School Hailsham, South East | Dragon School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #554 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3447 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 4–14 |
| Students | 763 | 759 |
| Pupils on roll | 763 | 759 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.8 | – |
| town | Hailsham | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bedes.org | – |
The verdict
- •Bede's Senior School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 759.
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 Bede's Senior School better than Dragon School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bede's Senior School and Dragon School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Hailsham and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede's Senior School: 763. Dragon School: 759. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede's Senior School and Dragon School rank in South East?
Bede's Senior School is 554th of 679 and Dragon School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).