Ruskin Academy vs Weavers Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 809 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruskin Academy
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
255 students
Weavers Academy
Wellingborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,275 students
| Measure | Ruskin Academy Wellingborough, East Midlands | Weavers Academy Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 1,516 | #247 of 329 |
| National rank | #3163 of 15,697 | #3071 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 255 | 1,275 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 1,275 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.8% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.1 |
| town | Wellingborough | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ruskinprimary.net/ | www.weaversacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ruskin Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 27.9).
- •Weavers Academy is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 255.
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 Ruskin Academy better than Weavers Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ruskin Academy ranks higher (74.0 vs 27.9 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 Ruskin Academy and Weavers Academy?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ruskin Academy: 255. Weavers Academy: 1,275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ruskin Academy and Weavers Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ruskin Academy is 218th of 1,516 and Weavers Academy is 247th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).