Heathfield Community College vs The Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 120 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield Community College
Heathfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,416 students
The Grange School
Aylesbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,418 students
| Measure | Heathfield Community College Heathfield, South East | The Grange School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 679 | #461 of 679 |
| National rank | #753 of 4,090 | #2881 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,416 | 1,418 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,416 | 1,418 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 24.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.9% | 28.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.49 | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | 25.5 |
| town | Heathfield | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heathfieldcc.co.uk | www.grange.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Heathfield Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 31.6).
- •The Grange School is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 1,416.
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 Heathfield Community College better than The Grange School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfield Community College ranks higher (75.8 vs 31.6 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 Heathfield Community College and The Grange School?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Heathfield and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfield Community College: 1,416. The Grange School: 1,418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Community College and The Grange School rank in South East?
Heathfield Community College is 178th of 679 and The Grange School is 461st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).