Carlton Academy vs The Robert Smyth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,354 students
The Robert Smyth Academy
Market Harborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,349 students
| Measure | Carlton Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | The Robert Smyth Academy Market Harborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #145 of 329 | #48 of 329 |
| National rank | #1786 of 4,090 | #666 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,354 | 1,349 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,354 | 1,349 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 135.4% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 62.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.1% | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | 33.4 |
| town | Nottingham | Market Harborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.theacademycarlton.org.uk/ | www.robertsmyth.tgacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Robert Smyth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 53.8).
- •Carlton Academy is the larger school with 1,354 students compared with 1,349.
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 Carlton Academy better than The Robert Smyth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Robert Smyth Academy ranks higher (78.7 vs 53.8 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 Carlton Academy and The Robert Smyth Academy?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Market Harborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Academy: 1,354. The Robert Smyth Academy: 1,349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Academy and The Robert Smyth Academy rank in East Midlands?
Carlton Academy is 145th of 329 and The Robert Smyth Academy is 48th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).