Hastings High School vs Louth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 130 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings High School
Hinckley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
890 students
Louth Academy
Louth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
891 students
| Measure | Hastings High School Hinckley, East Midlands | Louth Academy Louth, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 329 | #196 of 329 |
| National rank | #964 of 4,090 | #2511 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 890 | 891 |
| Pupils on roll | 890 | 891 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.5% | 35.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | 61.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hinckley | Louth |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hastings.leics.sch.uk | www.louthacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hastings High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 38.9).
- •Louth Academy is the larger school with 891 students compared with 890.
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 Hastings High School better than Louth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hastings High School ranks higher (71.3 vs 38.9 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 Hastings High School and Louth Academy?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Hinckley and Louth in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hastings High School: 890. Louth Academy: 891. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hastings High School and Louth Academy rank in East Midlands?
Hastings High School is 75th of 329 and Louth Academy is 196th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).