Dover Christ Church Academy vs Glebelands School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 125 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Christ Church Academy
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
761 students
Glebelands School
Cranleigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
762 students
| Measure | Dover Christ Church Academy Dover, South East | Glebelands School Cranleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #661 of 679 | #147 of 679 |
| National rank | #3975 of 4,090 | #585 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 761 | 762 |
| Pupils on roll | 761 | 762 |
| Free school meals | 53.6% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.4 | 53.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 8.3% | 54.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 27.8% | 77% |
| EBacc average points | 2.35 | 4.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dover | Cranleigh |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dccacademy.com | www.glebelands.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Glebelands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.8 vs 9.4).
- •Glebelands School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 761.
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 Dover Christ Church Academy better than Glebelands School?
On the Success Index (England), Glebelands School ranks higher (80.8 vs 9.4 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 Dover Christ Church Academy and Glebelands School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Dover and Cranleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover Christ Church Academy: 761. Glebelands School: 762. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover Christ Church Academy and Glebelands School rank in South East?
Dover Christ Church Academy is 661st of 679 and Glebelands School is 147th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).