Bourne Academy vs Charles Read Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourne Academy
Bourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,573 students
Charles Read Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
277 students
| Measure | Bourne Academy Bourne, East Midlands | Charles Read Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 329 | #274 of 329 |
| National rank | #1785 of 4,090 | #3352 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,573 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,573 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.4% | 30.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.8% | 54.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.81 | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | 34.4 | – |
| town | Bourne | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bourneacademy.org | www.charlesreadacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bourne Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 22.6).
- •Bourne Academy is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 277.
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 Bourne Academy better than Charles Read Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bourne Academy ranks higher (53.8 vs 22.6 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 Bourne Academy and Charles Read Academy?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Bourne and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourne Academy: 1,573. Charles Read Academy: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourne Academy and Charles Read Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bourne Academy is 144th of 329 and Charles Read Academy is 274th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).