Hadlow Rural Community School vs Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 97 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadlow Rural Community School
Hadlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
377 students
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
374 students
| Measure | Hadlow Rural Community School Hadlow, South East | Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #514 of 679 | #328 of 679 |
| National rank | #3227 of 4,090 | #1871 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 377 | 374 |
| Pupils on roll | 377 | 374 |
| Free school meals | 33.4% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.4% | 44.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.8% | 62.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hadlow | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hrcschool.org | www.maidenerleghchilternedge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 24.2).
- •Hadlow Rural Community School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 374.
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 Hadlow Rural Community School better than Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge?
On the Success Index (England), Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge ranks higher (52.2 vs 24.2 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 Hadlow Rural Community School and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Hadlow and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hadlow Rural Community School: 377. Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge: 374. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hadlow Rural Community School and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge rank in South East?
Hadlow Rural Community School is 514th of 679 and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is 328th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).