Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School vs Millais School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Basingstoke · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
894 students
Millais School
Horsham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
896 students
| Measure | Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School Basingstoke, South East | Millais School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #69 of 679 | #145 of 679 |
| National rank | #237 of 4,090 | #580 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 894 | 896 |
| Pupils on roll | 894 | 896 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 59.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.3 | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.4% | 59% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.5% | 79% |
| EBacc average points | 5.65 | 4.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bcs.hants.sch.uk/ | www.millais.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 80.9).
- •Millais School is the larger school with 896 students compared with 894.
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 Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School better than Millais School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 80.9 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 Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School and Millais School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School: 894. Millais School: 896. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School and Millais School rank in South East?
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is 69th of 679 and Millais School is 145th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).