Attleborough Academy vs Old Buckenham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Attleborough Academy
Attleborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
976 students
Old Buckenham High School
Attleborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
501 students
| Measure | Attleborough Academy Attleborough, East of England | Old Buckenham High School Attleborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #268 of 460 | #361 of 460 |
| National rank | #2168 of 4,090 | #2951 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 976 | 501 |
| Pupils on roll | 976 | 501 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | 37.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.5% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.8% | 52.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | 33.5 | – |
| town | Attleborough | Attleborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.attleboroughacademy.org | www.obhs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Attleborough Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.9 vs 30.3).
- •Attleborough Academy is the larger school with 976 students compared with 501.
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 Attleborough Academy better than Old Buckenham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Attleborough Academy ranks higher (45.9 vs 30.3 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 Attleborough Academy and Old Buckenham High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Attleborough and Attleborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Attleborough Academy: 976. Old Buckenham High School: 501. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Attleborough Academy and Old Buckenham High School rank in East of England?
Attleborough Academy is 268th of 460 and Old Buckenham High School is 361st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).