Great Walstead School vs Hurtwood House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Walstead School
Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
293 students
Hurtwood House School
Dorking · Independent secondary · Ages 15–19
293 students
| Measure | Great Walstead School Haywards Heath, South East | Hurtwood House School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #582 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3582 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 15–19 |
| Students | 293 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 293 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 8.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.5 |
| town | Haywards Heath | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greatwalstead.co.uk | www.hurtwoodhouse.com |
The verdict
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 Walstead School better than Hurtwood House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Walstead School and Hurtwood House School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Walstead School: 293. Hurtwood House School: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Walstead School and Hurtwood House School rank in South East?
Great Walstead School is unranked and Hurtwood House School is 582nd of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).