Guilsborough Academy vs The Manor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 91 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilsborough Academy
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,198 students
The Manor Academy
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,204 students
| Measure | Guilsborough Academy Northampton, East Midlands | The Manor Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 329 | #241 of 329 |
| National rank | #1419 of 4,090 | #3028 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,198 | 1,204 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,198 | 1,204 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | 39.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.5% | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.9% | 60.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.14 | 3.29 |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | 22.1 |
| town | Northampton | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.guilsborough.northants.sch.uk | www.manor.ttct.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Guilsborough Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 28.8).
- •The Manor Academy is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 1,198.
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 Guilsborough Academy better than The Manor Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Guilsborough Academy ranks higher (61.1 vs 28.8 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 Guilsborough Academy and The Manor Academy?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Guilsborough Academy: 1,198. The Manor Academy: 1,204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Guilsborough Academy and The Manor Academy rank in East Midlands?
Guilsborough Academy is 115th of 329 and The Manor Academy is 241st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).