Daubeney Academy vs Smithdon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 113 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daubeney Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
576 students
Smithdon High School
Hunstanton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
579 students
| Measure | Daubeney Academy Bedford, East of England | Smithdon High School Hunstanton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 460 | #350 of 460 |
| National rank | #2988 of 4,090 | #2814 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 576 | 579 |
| Pupils on roll | 576 | 579 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.4% | 27.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Hunstanton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.daubeneyacademy.co.uk/ | www.smithdonhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Smithdon High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.8 vs 29.3).
- •Smithdon High School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 576.
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 Daubeney Academy better than Smithdon High School?
On the Success Index (England), Smithdon High School ranks higher (32.8 vs 29.3 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 Daubeney Academy and Smithdon High School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Hunstanton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Daubeney Academy: 576. Smithdon High School: 579. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Daubeney Academy and Smithdon High School rank in East of England?
Daubeney Academy is 365th of 460 and Smithdon High School is 350th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).