Chertsey High School vs Stepgates Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 659 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chertsey High School
Addlestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
886 students
Stepgates Community School
CHERTSEY · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
278 students
| Measure | Chertsey High School Addlestone, South East | Stepgates Community School CHERTSEY, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #278 of 679 | #2054 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1487 of 4,090 | #12547 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 886 | 278 |
| Pupils on roll | 886 | 278 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 132.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Addlestone | CHERTSEY |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chertseyhighschool.co.uk | www.stepgatesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chertsey High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 28.4).
- •Chertsey High School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 278.
- •Chertsey High School is a academy school while Stepgates Community School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chertsey High School better than Stepgates Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Chertsey High School ranks higher (59.9 vs 28.4 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 Chertsey High School and Stepgates Community School?
About 659 m in a straight line, between Addlestone and CHERTSEY in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chertsey High School: 886. Stepgates Community School: 278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chertsey High School and Stepgates Community School rank in South East?
Chertsey High School is 278th of 679 and Stepgates Community School is 2054th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).