Brooke Weston Academy vs Catmose College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooke Weston Academy
Great Oakley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,154 students
Catmose College
Oakham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,153 students
| Measure | Brooke Weston Academy Great Oakley, East Midlands | Catmose College Oakham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #79 of 329 | #37 of 329 |
| National rank | #997 of 4,090 | #523 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,154 | 1,153 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,154 | 1,153 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 52.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.8% | 60.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.3% | 79.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.83 | 4.76 |
| A level points per entry | 33.6 | – |
| town | Great Oakley | Oakham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brookeweston.org | www.catmosecollege.com |
The verdict
- •Catmose College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 70.5).
- •Brooke Weston Academy is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 1,153.
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 Weston Academy better than Catmose College?
On the Success Index (England), Catmose College ranks higher (82.5 vs 70.5 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 Weston Academy and Catmose College?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Great Oakley and Oakham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooke Weston Academy: 1,154. Catmose College: 1,153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooke Weston Academy and Catmose College rank in East Midlands?
Brooke Weston Academy is 79th of 329 and Catmose College is 37th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).