Great Bookham School vs Howard of Effingham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bookham School
Leatherhead · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
335 students
Howard of Effingham School
Leatherhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,471 students
| Measure | Great Bookham School Leatherhead, South East | Howard of Effingham School Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #254 of 2,471 | #95 of 679 |
| National rank | #1195 of 15,697 | #332 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 335 | 1,471 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 1,471 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.1 |
| town | Leatherhead | Leatherhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greatbookhamschool.org.uk | www.thehoward.org/ |
The verdict
- •Howard of Effingham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 86.7).
- •Howard of Effingham School is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 335.
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 Great Bookham School better than Howard of Effingham School?
On the Success Index (England), Howard of Effingham School ranks higher (87.8 vs 86.7 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 Great Bookham School and Howard of Effingham School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Bookham School: 335. Howard of Effingham School: 1,471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Bookham School and Howard of Effingham School rank in South East?
Great Bookham School is 254th of 2,471 and Howard of Effingham School is 95th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).