St Richard's Catholic College vs The Henry Box School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 172 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Richard's Catholic College
Bexhill-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,029 students
The Henry Box School
Witney · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,027 students
| Measure | St Richard's Catholic College Bexhill-on-Sea, South East | The Henry Box School Witney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #113 of 679 | #362 of 679 |
| National rank | #414 of 4,090 | #2127 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,029 | 1,027 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,029 | 1,027 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.9 |
| town | Bexhill-on-Sea | Witney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.strichardscc.com | www.henrybox.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Richard's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 46.8).
- •St Richard's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 1,027.
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 St Richard's Catholic College better than The Henry Box School?
On the Success Index (England), St Richard's Catholic College ranks higher (85.7 vs 46.8 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 St Richard's Catholic College and The Henry Box School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Bexhill-on-Sea and Witney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Richard's Catholic College: 1,029. The Henry Box School: 1,027. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Richard's Catholic College and The Henry Box School rank in South East?
St Richard's Catholic College is 113th of 679 and The Henry Box School is 362nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).