City of Peterborough Academy vs Honywood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 100 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of Peterborough Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
853 students
Honywood School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
849 students
| Measure | City of Peterborough Academy Peterborough, East of England | Honywood School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #399 of 460 | #166 of 460 |
| National rank | #3346 of 4,090 | #1314 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 853 | 849 |
| Pupils on roll | 853 | 849 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 106.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 47.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.3% | 66.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.33 | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterborough | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cityofpeterboroughacademy.org/ | www.honywoodschool.com |
The verdict
- •Honywood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 22.7).
- •City of Peterborough Academy is the larger school with 853 students compared with 849.
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 City of Peterborough Academy better than Honywood School?
On the Success Index (England), Honywood School ranks higher (63.6 vs 22.7 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 City of Peterborough Academy and Honywood School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of Peterborough Academy: 853. Honywood School: 849. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of Peterborough Academy and Honywood School rank in East of England?
City of Peterborough Academy is 399th of 460 and Honywood School is 166th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).