Merstham Park School vs The Hawthorns School
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.
Merstham Park School
Redhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
711 students
The Hawthorns School
Redhill · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
489 students
| Measure | Merstham Park School Redhill, South East | The Hawthorns School Redhill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #341 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #1946 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 711 | 489 |
| Pupils on roll | 711 | 489 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redhill | Redhill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mersthamparkschool.org | www.hawthorns.com/ |
The verdict
- •Merstham Park School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 489.
- •Merstham Park School is a academy school while The Hawthorns School is a independent 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 Merstham Park School better than The Hawthorns School?
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 Merstham Park School and The Hawthorns School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Redhill and Redhill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merstham Park School: 711. The Hawthorns School: 489. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merstham Park School and The Hawthorns School rank in South East?
Merstham Park School is 341st of 679 and The Hawthorns School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).