Huxlow Academy vs Rushden Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huxlow Academy
Irthlingborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
783 students
Rushden Academy
Rushden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
961 students
| Measure | Huxlow Academy Irthlingborough, East Midlands | Rushden Academy Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 329 | #221 of 329 |
| National rank | #2729 of 4,090 | #2822 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 783 | 961 |
| Pupils on roll | 783 | 961 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.9 | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.7% | 27.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58% | 57% |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | 23.8 | 23.9 |
| town | Irthlingborough | Rushden |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.huxlow.northants.sch.uk/ | www.rushden-academy.net/ |
The verdict
- •Huxlow Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 32.7).
- •Rushden Academy is the larger school with 961 students compared with 783.
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 Huxlow Academy better than Rushden Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Huxlow Academy ranks higher (34.3 vs 32.7 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 Huxlow Academy and Rushden Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Irthlingborough and Rushden in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huxlow Academy: 783. Rushden Academy: 961. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huxlow Academy and Rushden Academy rank in East Midlands?
Huxlow Academy is 209th of 329 and Rushden Academy is 221st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).