Cressex Community School vs Frieth Church of England Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cressex Community School
High Wycombe · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
766 students
Frieth Church of England Combined School
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
| Measure | Cressex Community School High Wycombe, South East | Frieth Church of England Combined School Henley-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #251 of 679 | #798 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1297 of 4,090 | #4412 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 766 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 766 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 125% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | High Wycombe | Henley-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cressex.org | www.friethschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Frieth Church of England Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 63.9).
- •Cressex Community School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 185.
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 Cressex Community School better than Frieth Church of England Combined School?
On the Success Index (England), Frieth Church of England Combined School ranks higher (67.3 vs 63.9 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 Cressex Community School and Frieth Church of England Combined School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and Henley-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cressex Community School: 766. Frieth Church of England Combined School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cressex Community School and Frieth Church of England Combined School rank in South East?
Cressex Community School is 251st of 679 and Frieth Church of England Combined School is 798th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).