Eggar's School vs Everest Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eggar's School
Alton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
744 students
Everest Community Academy
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students
| Measure | Eggar's School Alton, South East | Everest Community Academy Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #221 of 679 | #590 of 679 |
| National rank | #1074 of 4,090 | #3617 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 744 | 740 |
| Pupils on roll | 744 | 740 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 34.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.5% | 22.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.3% | 42.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | 2.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Alton | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.eggars.net | www.everestcommunityacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Eggar's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 19.0).
- •Eggar's School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 740.
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 Eggar's School better than Everest Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Eggar's School ranks higher (68.7 vs 19.0 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 Eggar's School and Everest Community Academy?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Alton and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eggar's School: 744. Everest Community Academy: 740. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eggar's School and Everest Community Academy rank in South East?
Eggar's School is 221st of 679 and Everest Community Academy is 590th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).