Hele's School vs Queen Elizabeth's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 153 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hele's School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
Queen Elizabeth's School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,375 students
| Measure | Hele's School Plymouth, South West | Queen Elizabeth's School Wimborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 402 | #207 of 402 |
| National rank | #965 of 4,090 | #2077 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 1,378 | 1,375 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,378 | 1,375 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 43.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.4% | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.9% | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.72 | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | 31.1 |
| town | Plymouth | Wimborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.heles.plymouth.sch.uk | www.queenelizabeths.com |
The verdict
- •Hele's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 47.9).
- •Hele's School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 1,375.
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 Hele's School better than Queen Elizabeth's School?
On the Success Index (England), Hele's School ranks higher (71.3 vs 47.9 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 Hele's School and Queen Elizabeth's School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Wimborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hele's School: 1,378. Queen Elizabeth's School: 1,375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hele's School and Queen Elizabeth's School rank in South West?
Hele's School is 76th of 402 and Queen Elizabeth's School is 207th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).