Archway School vs The Stonehenge School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archway School
Stroud · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,053 students
The Stonehenge School
Amesbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,072 students
| Measure | Archway School Stroud, South West | The Stonehenge School Amesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 402 | #286 of 402 |
| National rank | #2535 of 4,090 | #2682 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,053 | 1,072 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,053 | 1,072 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.4% | 26.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.7% | 47.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | 22.4 | – |
| town | Stroud | Amesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.archwayschool.net/ | www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Archway School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 35.3).
- •The Stonehenge School is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 1,053.
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 Archway School better than The Stonehenge School?
On the Success Index (England), Archway School ranks higher (38.4 vs 35.3 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 Archway School and The Stonehenge School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Stroud and Amesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archway School: 1,053. The Stonehenge School: 1,072. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archway School and The Stonehenge School rank in South West?
Archway School is 264th of 402 and The Stonehenge School is 286th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).