FUEL vs Heckington House School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
FUEL
Nottingham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
30 students
Heckington House School
East Heckington · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
28 students
| Measure | FUEL Nottingham, East Midlands | Heckington House School East Heckington, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 30 | 28 |
| Pupils on roll | 30 | 28 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 46.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.17 | 0.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | East Heckington |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fueltd.co.uk | education.keyschildren.co.uk/school/heckington-independent-school/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (2.3 vs 2.2).
- •FUEL is the larger school with 30 students compared with 28.
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 FUEL better than Heckington House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are FUEL and Heckington House School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and East Heckington in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
FUEL: 30. Heckington House School: 28. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do FUEL and Heckington House School rank in East Midlands?
FUEL is unranked and Heckington House School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).