North Walsham High School vs Woodland Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 157 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Walsham High School
North Walsham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
641 students
Woodland Middle School Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
645 students
| Measure | North Walsham High School North Walsham, East of England | Woodland Middle School Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #244 of 460 | #401 of 460 |
| National rank | #2025 of 4,090 | #3350 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 641 | 645 |
| Pupils on roll | 641 | 645 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 67.5% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | North Walsham | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | nwhs.uk | www.woodlandacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •North Walsham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 22.7).
- •Woodland Middle School Academy is the larger school with 645 students compared with 641.
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 North Walsham High School better than Woodland Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), North Walsham High School ranks higher (48.8 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 North Walsham High School and Woodland Middle School Academy?
About 157 km in a straight line, between North Walsham and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Walsham High School: 641. Woodland Middle School Academy: 645. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Walsham High School and Woodland Middle School Academy rank in East of England?
North Walsham High School is 244th of 460 and Woodland Middle School Academy is 401st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).