Howard of Effingham School vs The Raleigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.7 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
The Raleigh School
Leatherhead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
| Measure | Howard of Effingham School Leatherhead, South East | The Raleigh School Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #95 of 679 | #6 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #332 of 4,090 | #12 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,471 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,471 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| 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.theraleigh.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Raleigh School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.6 vs 87.8).
- •Howard of Effingham School is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 434.
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 The Raleigh School?
On the Success Index (England), The Raleigh School ranks higher (99.6 vs 87.8 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 Howard of Effingham School and The Raleigh School?
About 3.7 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. The Raleigh School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howard of Effingham School and The Raleigh School rank in South East?
Howard of Effingham School is 95th of 679 and The Raleigh School is 6th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).