Harington School vs King Edward VI Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 79 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harington School
Oakham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
358 students
King Edward VI Academy
Spilsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
357 students
| Measure | Harington School Oakham, East Midlands | King Edward VI Academy Spilsby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #283 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #3478 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 358 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 119.3% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | – |
| town | Oakham | Spilsby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.kingedwardacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Harington School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 357.
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 Harington School better than King Edward VI Academy?
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 Harington School and King Edward VI Academy?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Oakham and Spilsby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harington School: 358. King Edward VI Academy: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harington School and King Edward VI Academy rank in East Midlands?
Harington School is unranked and King Edward VI Academy is 283rd of 329 among sixth form schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).