Howard of Effingham School vs Polesden Lacey Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard of Effingham School
Leatherhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,471 students
Polesden Lacey Infant Academy
Leatherhead · Academy primary · Ages 0–7
94 students
| Measure | Howard of Effingham School Leatherhead, South East | Polesden Lacey Infant Academy Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #95 of 679 | #231 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #332 of 4,090 | #1093 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 0–7 |
| Students | 1,471 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,471 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.1 | – |
| town | Leatherhead | Leatherhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.thehoward.org/ | www.polesdenlaceyinfant.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (87.8 vs 87.6).
- •Howard of Effingham School is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 94.
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 Howard of Effingham School better than Polesden Lacey Infant Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Howard of Effingham School and Polesden Lacey Infant Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howard of Effingham School: 1,471. Polesden Lacey Infant Academy: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howard of Effingham School and Polesden Lacey Infant Academy rank in South East?
Howard of Effingham School is 95th of 679 and Polesden Lacey Infant Academy is 231st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).