Granville Academy vs St Thomas Becket Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granville Academy
Swadlincote · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
914 students
St Thomas Becket Catholic School
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
912 students
| Measure | Granville Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands | St Thomas Becket Catholic School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 329 | #202 of 329 |
| National rank | #1912 of 4,090 | #2631 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 914 | 912 |
| Pupils on roll | 914 | 912 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.2% | 31.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.5% | 50% |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.5 |
| town | Swadlincote | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.granvilleacademy.co.uk | www.thomasbecket.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Granville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 36.5).
- •Granville Academy is the larger school with 914 students compared with 912.
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 Granville Academy better than St Thomas Becket Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Granville Academy ranks higher (51.3 vs 36.5 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 Granville Academy and St Thomas Becket Catholic School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Granville Academy: 914. St Thomas Becket Catholic School: 912. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Granville Academy and St Thomas Becket Catholic School rank in East Midlands?
Granville Academy is 155th of 329 and St Thomas Becket Catholic School is 202nd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).