Hall Park Academy vs South Charnwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hall Park Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
867 students
South Charnwood High School
Markfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
866 students
| Measure | Hall Park Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | South Charnwood High School Markfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 329 | #113 of 329 |
| National rank | #2701 of 4,090 | #1397 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 867 | 866 |
| Pupils on roll | 867 | 866 |
| Free school meals | 32.6% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.2% | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.5% | 66.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.86 | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | 27.6 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Markfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hallparkacademy.org.uk | www.southcharnwood.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Charnwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 34.9).
- •Hall Park Academy is the larger school with 867 students compared with 866.
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 Hall Park Academy better than South Charnwood High School?
On the Success Index (England), South Charnwood High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 34.9 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 Hall Park Academy and South Charnwood High School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Markfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hall Park Academy: 867. South Charnwood High School: 866. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hall Park Academy and South Charnwood High School rank in East Midlands?
Hall Park Academy is 206th of 329 and South Charnwood High School is 113th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).