Heathside Walton-on-Thames vs The Bishop Wand Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathside Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
661 students
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Sunbury-on-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students
| Measure | Heathside Walton-on-Thames Walton-on-Thames, South East | The Bishop Wand Church of England School Sunbury-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #255 of 679 | #176 of 679 |
| National rank | #1310 of 4,090 | #748 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 661 | 1,229 |
| Pupils on roll | 661 | 1,229 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.4% | 122.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.5 |
| town | Walton-on-Thames | Sunbury-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heathsidewalton.org/ | www.bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Bishop Wand Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 63.7).
- •The Bishop Wand Church of England School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 661.
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 Heathside Walton-on-Thames better than The Bishop Wand Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bishop Wand Church of England School ranks higher (76.0 vs 63.7 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 Heathside Walton-on-Thames and The Bishop Wand Church of England School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Walton-on-Thames and Sunbury-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathside Walton-on-Thames: 661. The Bishop Wand Church of England School: 1,229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathside Walton-on-Thames and The Bishop Wand Church of England School rank in South East?
Heathside Walton-on-Thames is 255th of 679 and The Bishop Wand Church of England School is 176th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).