Huxlow Academy vs The Martin High School Anstey
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 55 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
The Martin High School Anstey
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
781 students
| Measure | Huxlow Academy Irthlingborough, East Midlands | The Martin High School Anstey Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 329 | #134 of 329 |
| National rank | #2729 of 4,090 | #1623 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 783 | 781 |
| Pupils on roll | 783 | 781 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.9 | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.7% | 43.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58% | 64.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | 23.8 | – |
| town | Irthlingborough | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.huxlow.northants.sch.uk/ | www.martinhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Martin High School Anstey scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 34.3).
- •Huxlow Academy is the larger school with 783 students compared with 781.
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 The Martin High School Anstey?
On the Success Index (England), The Martin High School Anstey ranks higher (57.1 vs 34.3 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 The Martin High School Anstey?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Irthlingborough and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huxlow Academy: 783. The Martin High School Anstey: 781. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huxlow Academy and The Martin High School Anstey rank in East Midlands?
Huxlow Academy is 209th of 329 and The Martin High School Anstey is 134th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).