SGS Berkeley Green UTC vs The Dean Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC
Berkeley · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
391 students
The Dean Academy
Lydney · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
816 students
| Measure | SGS Berkeley Green UTC Berkeley, South West | The Dean Academy Lydney, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #244 of 402 | #278 of 402 |
| National rank | #2392 of 4,090 | #2637 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 391 | 816 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 816 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 74.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.4% | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.3% | 57.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | 32.3 | – |
| town | Berkeley | Lydney |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berkeleygreenutc.org.uk | www.thedeanacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •SGS Berkeley Green UTC scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 36.4).
- •The Dean Academy is the larger school with 816 students compared with 391.
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 SGS Berkeley Green UTC better than The Dean Academy?
On the Success Index (England), SGS Berkeley Green UTC ranks higher (41.3 vs 36.4 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 SGS Berkeley Green UTC and The Dean Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Lydney in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
SGS Berkeley Green UTC: 391. The Dean Academy: 816. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do SGS Berkeley Green UTC and The Dean Academy rank in South West?
SGS Berkeley Green UTC is 244th of 402 and The Dean Academy is 278th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).