Brooke Weston Academy vs Danesholme Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 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
Danesholme Junior Academy
Corby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
325 students
| Measure | Brooke Weston Academy Great Oakley, East Midlands | Danesholme Junior Academy Corby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 329 | #1147 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #997 of 4,090 | #12307 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,154 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,154 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 35.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.6 | – |
| town | Great Oakley | Corby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brookeweston.org | www.danesholmejunioracademy.org |
The verdict
- •Brooke Weston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 29.5).
- •Brooke Weston Academy is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 325.
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 Danesholme Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brooke Weston Academy ranks higher (70.5 vs 29.5 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 Danesholme Junior Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Great Oakley and Corby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooke Weston Academy: 1,154. Danesholme Junior Academy: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooke Weston Academy and Danesholme Junior Academy rank in East Midlands?
Brooke Weston Academy is 79th of 329 and Danesholme Junior Academy is 1147th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).