Robert May's School vs The Emmbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert May's School
Hook · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,354 students
The Emmbrook School
Wokingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,354 students
| Measure | Robert May's School Hook, South East | The Emmbrook School Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #205 of 679 | #175 of 679 |
| National rank | #989 of 4,090 | #736 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,354 | 1,354 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,354 | 1,354 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 111.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.8% | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.5% | 73.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.1 |
| town | Hook | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rmays.org | www.emmbrook.wokingham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Emmbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 70.8).
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 Robert May's School better than The Emmbrook School?
On the Success Index (England), The Emmbrook School ranks higher (76.5 vs 70.8 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 Robert May's School and The Emmbrook School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Hook and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert May's School: 1,354. The Emmbrook School: 1,354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert May's School and The Emmbrook School rank in South East?
Robert May's School is 205th of 679 and The Emmbrook School is 175th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).