Hartsdown Academy vs Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 137 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartsdown Academy
Margate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
868 students
Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
863 students
| Measure | Hartsdown Academy Margate, South East | Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #660 of 679 | #523 of 679 |
| National rank | #3972 of 4,090 | #3273 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 868 | 863 |
| Pupils on roll | 868 | 863 |
| Free school meals | 63.8% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 73.9% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.1 | 38.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.7% | 31.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38% | 48.5% |
| EBacc average points | 2.68 | 3.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Margate | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | hartsdown.org/ | lhea.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.7 vs 9.5).
- •Hartsdown Academy is the larger school with 868 students compared with 863.
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 Hartsdown Academy better than Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy ranks higher (23.7 vs 9.5 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 Hartsdown Academy and Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Margate and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartsdown Academy: 868. Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy: 863. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartsdown Academy and Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy rank in South East?
Hartsdown Academy is 660th of 679 and Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy is 523rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).