Etonbury Academy vs Gothic Mede Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Etonbury Academy
Arlesey · Academy secondary · Ages 9–19
1,158 students
Gothic Mede Academy
Arlesey · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
249 students
| Measure | Etonbury Academy Arlesey, East of England | Gothic Mede Academy Arlesey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #203 of 460 | #934 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1643 of 4,090 | #7793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–19 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 1,158 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,158 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.2 | – |
| town | Arlesey | Arlesey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.etonbury.org.uk/ | www.gothicmede.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Etonbury Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 50.8).
- •Etonbury Academy is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 249.
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 Etonbury Academy better than Gothic Mede Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Etonbury Academy ranks higher (56.5 vs 50.8 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 Etonbury Academy and Gothic Mede Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Arlesey and Arlesey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Etonbury Academy: 1,158. Gothic Mede Academy: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Etonbury Academy and Gothic Mede Academy rank in East of England?
Etonbury Academy is 203rd of 460 and Gothic Mede Academy is 934th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).