Hodgson Academy vs Millfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodgson Academy
Poulton-Le-Fylde · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,121 students
Millfield School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students
| Measure | Hodgson Academy Poulton-Le-Fylde, North West | Millfield School Thornton-Cleveleys, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #120 of 536 | #150 of 536 |
| National rank | #1038 of 4,090 | #1322 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,121 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,121 | 877 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.69 | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Poulton-Le-Fylde | Thornton-Cleveleys |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.millfield.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hodgson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.6 vs 63.4).
- •Hodgson Academy is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 877.
- •Hodgson Academy is a academy school while Millfield School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hodgson Academy better than Millfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Hodgson Academy ranks higher (69.6 vs 63.4 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 Hodgson Academy and Millfield School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Poulton-Le-Fylde and Thornton-Cleveleys in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hodgson Academy: 1,121. Millfield School: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hodgson Academy and Millfield School rank in North West?
Hodgson Academy is 120th of 536 and Millfield School is 150th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).