Cressex Community School vs The Archbishop's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 134 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
The Archbishop's School
Canterbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
770 students
| Measure | Cressex Community School High Wycombe, South East | The Archbishop's School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #251 of 679 | #647 of 679 |
| National rank | #1297 of 4,090 | #3914 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 766 | 770 |
| Pupils on roll | 766 | 770 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 56.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 35.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | 21.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | 44.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | 2.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.4 |
| town | High Wycombe | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cressex.org | www.archbishops-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cressex Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 11.6).
- •The Archbishop's School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 766.
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 The Archbishop's School?
On the Success Index (England), Cressex Community School ranks higher (63.9 vs 11.6 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 Cressex Community School and The Archbishop's School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cressex Community School: 766. The Archbishop's School: 770. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cressex Community School and The Archbishop's School rank in South East?
Cressex Community School is 251st of 679 and The Archbishop's School is 647th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).