Kingswood Secondary Academy vs The Holgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood Secondary Academy
Corby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,208 students
The Holgate Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,207 students
| Measure | Kingswood Secondary Academy Corby, East Midlands | The Holgate Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #207 of 329 | #299 of 329 |
| National rank | #2702 of 4,090 | #3660 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,208 | 1,207 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,208 | 1,207 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 34.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.3% | 20.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.7% | 38.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | 2.85 |
| A level points per entry | 26.4 | 30.3 |
| town | Corby | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kingswoodsecondaryacademy.org | www.holgate-ac.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingswood Secondary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.9 vs 18.4).
- •Kingswood Secondary Academy is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 1,207.
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 Kingswood Secondary Academy better than The Holgate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kingswood Secondary Academy ranks higher (34.9 vs 18.4 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 Kingswood Secondary Academy and The Holgate Academy?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Corby and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswood Secondary Academy: 1,208. The Holgate Academy: 1,207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswood Secondary Academy and The Holgate Academy rank in East Midlands?
Kingswood Secondary Academy is 207th of 329 and The Holgate Academy is 299th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).