Hounsdown School vs John Hampden Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 94 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hounsdown School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,283 students
John Hampden Grammar School
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,281 students
| Measure | Hounsdown School Southampton, South East | John Hampden Grammar School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #277 of 679 | #21 of 679 |
| National rank | #1483 of 4,090 | #63 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,283 | 1,281 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,283 | 1,281 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 72.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.7% | 97.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.5% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | 6.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.2 |
| town | Southampton | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk/ | www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •John Hampden Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.6 vs 60.0).
- •Hounsdown School is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 1,281.
- •Hounsdown School is co-educational and John Hampden Grammar School is boys.
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 Hounsdown School better than John Hampden Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), John Hampden Grammar School ranks higher (96.6 vs 60.0 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 Hounsdown School and John Hampden Grammar School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Southampton and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hounsdown School: 1,283. John Hampden Grammar School: 1,281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hounsdown School and John Hampden Grammar School rank in South East?
Hounsdown School is 277th of 679 and John Hampden Grammar School is 21st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).