Market Harborough Church of England Academy vs The Robert Smyth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Market Harborough Church of England Academy
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
392 students
The Robert Smyth Academy
Market Harborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,349 students
| Measure | Market Harborough Church of England Academy Market Harborough, East Midlands | The Robert Smyth Academy Market Harborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #315 of 1,516 | #48 of 329 |
| National rank | #4390 of 15,697 | #666 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 392 | 1,349 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 1,349 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.4 |
| town | Market Harborough | Market Harborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.marketharboroughacademy.uk | www.robertsmyth.tgacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Robert Smyth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 67.4).
- •The Robert Smyth Academy is the larger school with 1,349 students compared with 392.
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 Market Harborough Church of England Academy better than The Robert Smyth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Robert Smyth Academy ranks higher (78.7 vs 67.4 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 Market Harborough Church of England Academy and The Robert Smyth Academy?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Market Harborough and Market Harborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Market Harborough Church of England Academy: 392. The Robert Smyth Academy: 1,349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Market Harborough Church of England Academy and The Robert Smyth Academy rank in East Midlands?
Market Harborough Church of England Academy is 315th of 1,516 and The Robert Smyth Academy is 48th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).