Castle Manor Academy vs Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 65 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Manor Academy
Haverhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
760 students
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
749 students
| Measure | Castle Manor Academy Haverhill, East of England | Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #348 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #2802 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 760 | 749 |
| Pupils on roll | 760 | 749 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 107% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Haverhill | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.castlemanor.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Manor Academy is the larger school with 760 students compared with 749.
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 Castle Manor Academy better than Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castle Manor Academy and Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Haverhill and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Manor Academy: 760. Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College: 749. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Manor Academy and Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College rank in East of England?
Castle Manor Academy is 348th of 460 and Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).