Carrington School vs Merstham Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrington School
Redhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,012 students
Merstham Park School
Redhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
711 students
| Measure | Carrington School Redhill, South East | Merstham Park School Redhill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 679 | #341 of 679 |
| National rank | #1986 of 4,090 | #1946 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,012 | 711 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,012 | 711 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 44.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.9% | 64.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redhill | Redhill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.carringtonschool.org | www.mersthamparkschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.5 vs 50.4).
- •Carrington School is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 711.
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 Carrington School better than Merstham Park 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 Carrington School and Merstham Park School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Redhill and Redhill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carrington School: 1,012. Merstham Park School: 711. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carrington School and Merstham Park School rank in South East?
Carrington School is 344th of 679 and Merstham Park School is 341st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).