Hoe Valley School vs St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
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.
Hoe Valley School
Woking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
892 students
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
Woking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,512 students
| Measure | Hoe Valley School Woking, South East | St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Woking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #327 of 679 | #75 of 679 |
| National rank | #1842 of 4,090 | #257 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 892 | 1,512 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 1,512 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 58.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | 65.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 87.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | 5.39 |
| A level points per entry | 29.7 | 41.6 |
| town | Woking | Woking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | hoevalleyschool.org | sjb.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 52.6).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking is the larger school with 1,512 students compared with 892.
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 Hoe Valley School better than St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking ranks higher (90.2 vs 52.6 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 Hoe Valley School and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Woking and Woking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hoe Valley School: 892. St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking: 1,512. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hoe Valley School and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking rank in South East?
Hoe Valley School is 327th of 679 and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking is 75th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).