Hele's School vs St Laurence School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 166 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
St Laurence School
Bradford-on-Avon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
| Measure | Hele's School Plymouth, South West | St Laurence School Bradford-on-Avon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #76 of 402 | #41 of 402 |
| National rank | #965 of 4,090 | #538 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,378 | 1,378 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,378 | 1,378 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 54.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.4% | 58.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.9% | 83.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.72 | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | 38.4 |
| town | Plymouth | Bradford-on-Avon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.heles.plymouth.sch.uk | www.st-laurence.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Laurence School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 71.3).
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 St Laurence School?
On the Success Index (England), St Laurence School ranks higher (82.2 vs 71.3 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 Hele's School and St Laurence School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Bradford-on-Avon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hele's School: 1,378. St Laurence School: 1,378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hele's School and St Laurence School rank in South West?
Hele's School is 76th of 402 and St Laurence School is 41st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).