Hollygirt School vs St Hugh's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollygirt School
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
175 students
St Hugh's School
Woodhall Spa · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
180 students
| Measure | Hollygirt School Nottingham, East Midlands | St Hugh's School Woodhall Spa, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #327 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #4056 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 10–16 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 175 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 175 | 180 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 10.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Woodhall Spa |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hollygirt.co.uk | www.st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Hugh's School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 175.
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 Hollygirt School better than St Hugh's School?
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 Hollygirt School and St Hugh's School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Woodhall Spa in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollygirt School: 175. St Hugh's School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollygirt School and St Hugh's School rank in East Midlands?
Hollygirt School is 327th of 329 and St Hugh's School is unranked among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).