Admiral Lord Nelson School vs Holmer Green Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 97 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,245 students
Holmer Green Senior School
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,244 students
| Measure | Admiral Lord Nelson School Portsmouth, South East | Holmer Green Senior School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #429 of 679 | #236 of 679 |
| National rank | #2690 of 4,090 | #1146 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,245 | 1,244 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,245 | 1,244 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 141.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | 47.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 53.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.2% | 73.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.5 |
| town | Portsmouth | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alns.co.uk/ | www.hgss.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holmer Green Senior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 35.1).
- •Admiral Lord Nelson School is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 1,244.
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 Admiral Lord Nelson School better than Holmer Green Senior School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmer Green Senior School ranks higher (67.1 vs 35.1 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 Admiral Lord Nelson School and Holmer Green Senior School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Admiral Lord Nelson School: 1,245. Holmer Green Senior School: 1,244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Admiral Lord Nelson School and Holmer Green Senior School rank in South East?
Admiral Lord Nelson School is 429th of 679 and Holmer Green Senior School is 236th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).