Christ's Hospital vs Sutton Valence School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ's Hospital
Horsham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
829 students
Sutton Valence School
Maidstone · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
826 students
| Measure | Christ's Hospital Horsham, South East | Sutton Valence School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #617 of 679 | #595 of 679 |
| National rank | #3741 of 4,090 | #3641 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 829 | 826 |
| Pupils on roll | 829 | 826 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 9.8 | 27.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.53 | 1.96 |
| A level points per entry | 38.4 | 37.6 |
| town | Horsham | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.christs-hospital.org.uk | www.svs.org.uk/index.html |
The verdict
- •Sutton Valence School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.6 vs 16.6).
- •Christ's Hospital is the larger school with 829 students compared with 826.
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 Christ's Hospital better than Sutton Valence School?
On the Success Index (England), Sutton Valence School ranks higher (18.6 vs 16.6 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 Christ's Hospital and Sutton Valence School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ's Hospital: 829. Sutton Valence School: 826. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ's Hospital and Sutton Valence School rank in South East?
Christ's Hospital is 617th of 679 and Sutton Valence School is 595th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).