Manshead Church of England Academy vs Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manshead Church of England Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,134 students
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,134 students
| Measure | Manshead Church of England Academy Luton, East of England | Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #289 of 460 | #65 of 460 |
| National rank | #2347 of 4,090 | #459 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,134 | 1,134 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,134 | 1,134 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 107.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | 56.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.2% | 64.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.6% | 82.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.64 | 5.28 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | 35.8 |
| town | Luton | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mansheadschool.co.uk | www.nbs.herts.sch.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.4 vs 42.1).
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 Manshead Church of England Academy better than Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School ranks higher (84.4 vs 42.1 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 Manshead Church of England Academy and Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Luton and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manshead Church of England Academy: 1,134. Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School: 1,134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manshead Church of England Academy and Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School rank in East of England?
Manshead Church of England Academy is 289th of 460 and Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is 65th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).