Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre vs Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 134 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,537 students
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,538 students
| Measure | Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Reading, South East | Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 679 | #471 of 679 |
| National rank | #765 of 4,090 | #2944 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,537 | 1,538 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,537 | 1,538 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.6% | 54.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.61 | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | 34.4 | 29.0 |
| town | Reading | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highdown.reading.sch.uk | www.towers.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 30.4).
- •Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,538 students compared with 1,537.
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 Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre better than Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre ranks higher (75.5 vs 30.4 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 Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Reading and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,537. Towers School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,538. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South East?
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is 180th of 679 and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is 471st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).