Highworth Grammar School vs St Crispin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 121 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highworth Grammar School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,553 students
St Crispin's School
Wokingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,549 students
| Measure | Highworth Grammar School Ashford, South East | St Crispin's School Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #36 of 679 | #173 of 679 |
| National rank | #120 of 4,090 | #708 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,553 | 1,549 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,553 | 1,549 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 70.8 | 51.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 95.3% | 58% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.5% | 74.5% |
| EBacc average points | 6.70 | 4.71 |
| A level points per entry | 40.0 | 35.7 |
| town | Ashford | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highworth.kent.sch.uk/ | www.crispins.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highworth Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 77.4).
- •Highworth Grammar School is the larger school with 1,553 students compared with 1,549.
- •Highworth Grammar School is girls and St Crispin's School is co-educational.
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 Highworth Grammar School better than St Crispin's School?
On the Success Index (England), Highworth Grammar School ranks higher (94.7 vs 77.4 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 Highworth Grammar School and St Crispin's School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highworth Grammar School: 1,553. St Crispin's School: 1,549. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highworth Grammar School and St Crispin's School rank in South East?
Highworth Grammar School is 36th of 679 and St Crispin's School is 173rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).