Charles Read Academy vs Wigston College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Read Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
277 students
Wigston College
Wigston · Academy secondary · Ages 16–18
241 students
| Measure | Charles Read Academy Grantham, East Midlands | Wigston College Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #274 of 329 | #76 of 329 |
| National rank | #3352 of 4,090 | #969 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 16–18 |
| Students | 277 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 277 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 25.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Grantham | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.charlesreadacademy.co.uk | www.wigstoncollege.org |
The verdict
- •Wigston College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 22.6).
- •Charles Read Academy is the larger school with 277 students compared with 241.
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 Charles Read Academy better than Wigston College?
On the Success Index (England), Wigston College ranks higher (71.2 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 Charles Read Academy and Wigston College?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Read Academy: 277. Wigston College: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Read Academy and Wigston College rank in East Midlands?
Charles Read Academy is 274th of 329 and Wigston College is 76th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).