Cowley Academy vs The Banovallum School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 34 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
The Banovallum School
Horncastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
621 students
| Measure | Cowley Academy Spalding, East Midlands | The Banovallum School Horncastle, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 329 | #219 of 329 |
| National rank | #3565 of 4,090 | #2815 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 621 | 621 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 621 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.8% | 28.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.4% | 62% |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Spalding | Horncastle |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cowleyacademy.org.uk | www.banovallumschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Banovallum School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.8 vs 19.7).
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 The Banovallum School?
On the Success Index (England), The Banovallum School ranks higher (32.8 vs 19.7 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 The Banovallum School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Horncastle in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowley Academy: 621. The Banovallum School: 621. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowley Academy and The Banovallum School rank in East Midlands?
Cowley Academy is 290th of 329 and The Banovallum School is 219th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).