Salesian School, Chertsey vs Sir William Perkins's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 747 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salesian School, Chertsey
Chertsey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,884 students
Sir William Perkins's School
Chertsey · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
505 students
| Measure | Salesian School, Chertsey Chertsey, South East | Sir William Perkins's School Chertsey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 679 | #540 of 679 |
| National rank | #140 of 4,090 | #3393 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,884 | 505 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,884 | 505 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 133.6% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.9 | 21.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 82.6% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91.7% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 6.19 | 1.24 |
| A level points per entry | 41.9 | 47.1 |
| town | Chertsey | Chertsey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.salesian.surrey.sch.uk | www.swps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Salesian School, Chertsey scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 21.9).
- •Salesian School, Chertsey is the larger school with 1,884 students compared with 505.
- •Salesian School, Chertsey is a academy school while Sir William Perkins's 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 Salesian School, Chertsey better than Sir William Perkins's School?
On the Success Index (England), Salesian School, Chertsey ranks higher (94.2 vs 21.9 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 Salesian School, Chertsey and Sir William Perkins's School?
About 747 m in a straight line, between Chertsey and Chertsey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salesian School, Chertsey: 1,884. Sir William Perkins's School: 505. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salesian School, Chertsey and Sir William Perkins's School rank in South East?
Salesian School, Chertsey is 41st of 679 and Sir William Perkins's School is 540th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).