Shirebrook Academy vs Walton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirebrook Academy
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
824 students
Walton Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students
| Measure | Shirebrook Academy Mansfield, East Midlands | Walton Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #266 of 329 | #245 of 329 |
| National rank | #3254 of 4,090 | #3045 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 824 | 822 |
| Pupils on roll | 824 | 822 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.5 | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.4% | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.6% | 53.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.47 | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.7 |
| town | Mansfield | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.shirebrookacademy.org/ | www.walton-ac.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Walton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 24.0).
- •Shirebrook Academy is the larger school with 824 students compared with 822.
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 Shirebrook Academy better than Walton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Walton Academy ranks higher (28.4 vs 24.0 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 Shirebrook Academy and Walton Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shirebrook Academy: 824. Walton Academy: 822. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shirebrook Academy and Walton Academy rank in East Midlands?
Shirebrook Academy is 266th of 329 and Walton Academy is 245th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).