Brooke House College vs Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooke House College
Market Harborough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
86 students
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
| Measure | Brooke House College Market Harborough, East Midlands | Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School Market Harborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 329 | #589 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4067 of 4,090 | #7470 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 86 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 137 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 28.7% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 9.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 4.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | 14.7 | – |
| town | Market Harborough | Market Harborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brookehousecollege.co.uk | www.greatbowdenacademy.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 2.8).
- •Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 86.
- •Brooke House College is a independent school while Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brooke House College better than Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 2.8 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 Brooke House College and Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Market Harborough and Market Harborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooke House College: 86. Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooke House College and Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brooke House College is 328th of 329 and Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is 589th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).