Lord Wandsworth College vs Robert May's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Wandsworth College
Hook · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
707 students
Robert May's School
Hook · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,354 students
| Measure | Lord Wandsworth College Hook, South East | Robert May's School Hook, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #518 of 679 | #205 of 679 |
| National rank | #3245 of 4,090 | #989 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 707 | 1,354 |
| Pupils on roll | 707 | 1,354 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.7 | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 51.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 71.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | 43.3 | – |
| town | Hook | Hook |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lordwandsworth.org | www.rmays.org |
The verdict
- •Robert May's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 24.1).
- •Robert May's School is the larger school with 1,354 students compared with 707.
- •Lord Wandsworth College is a independent school while Robert May's School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lord Wandsworth College better than Robert May's School?
On the Success Index (England), Robert May's School ranks higher (70.8 vs 24.1 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 Lord Wandsworth College and Robert May's School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Hook and Hook in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lord Wandsworth College: 707. Robert May's School: 1,354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lord Wandsworth College and Robert May's School rank in South East?
Lord Wandsworth College is 518th of 679 and Robert May's School is 205th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).