Cowley Academy vs Heckington House School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 8.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowley Academy
Spalding · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
621 students
Heckington House School
East Heckington · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
28 students
| Measure | Cowley Academy Spalding, East Midlands | Heckington House School East Heckington, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #3565 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 621 | 28 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 28 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 46.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | 2.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.8% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.4% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | 0.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Spalding | East Heckington |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cowleyacademy.org.uk | education.keyschildren.co.uk/school/heckington-independent-school/ |
The verdict
- •Cowley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.7 vs 2.2).
- •Cowley Academy is the larger school with 621 students compared with 28.
- •Cowley Academy is a academy school while Heckington House School is a independent 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 Cowley Academy better than Heckington House School?
On the Success Index (England), Cowley Academy ranks higher (19.7 vs 2.2 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 Cowley Academy and Heckington House School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Spalding and East Heckington in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowley Academy: 621. Heckington House School: 28. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowley Academy and Heckington House School rank in East Midlands?
Cowley Academy is 290th of 329 and Heckington House School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).