Edgbarrow School vs Wellington College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 830 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgbarrow School
Crowthorne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,491 students
Wellington College
Crowthorne · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
1,170 students
| Measure | Edgbarrow School Crowthorne, South East | Wellington College Crowthorne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 679 | #561 of 679 |
| National rank | #493 of 4,090 | #3484 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 12–19 |
| Students | 1,491 | 1,170 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,491 | 1,170 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.1 | 15.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.6% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.9% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.14 | 0.54 |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | 46.4 |
| town | Crowthorne | Crowthorne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk | www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Edgbarrow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 20.7).
- •Edgbarrow School is the larger school with 1,491 students compared with 1,170.
- •Edgbarrow School is a academy school while Wellington College is a independent 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 Edgbarrow School better than Wellington College?
On the Success Index (England), Edgbarrow School ranks higher (83.3 vs 20.7 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 Edgbarrow School and Wellington College?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Crowthorne and Crowthorne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edgbarrow School: 1,491. Wellington College: 1,170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edgbarrow School and Wellington College rank in South East?
Edgbarrow School is 130th of 679 and Wellington College is 561st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).