Admiral Lord Nelson School vs The Hayling College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 5.9 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
The Hayling College
Hayling Island · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
516 students
| Measure | Admiral Lord Nelson School Portsmouth, South East | The Hayling College Hayling Island, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #429 of 679 | #464 of 679 |
| National rank | #2690 of 4,090 | #2900 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,245 | 516 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,245 | 516 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | 38.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 35.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.2% | 55.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | 3.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portsmouth | Hayling Island |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alns.co.uk/ | www.hayling.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Admiral Lord Nelson School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.1 vs 31.2).
- •Admiral Lord Nelson School is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 516.
- •Admiral Lord Nelson School is a academy school while The Hayling College 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 Admiral Lord Nelson School better than The Hayling College?
On the Success Index (England), Admiral Lord Nelson School ranks higher (35.1 vs 31.2 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 The Hayling College?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Hayling Island in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Admiral Lord Nelson School: 1,245. The Hayling College: 516. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Admiral Lord Nelson School and The Hayling College rank in South East?
Admiral Lord Nelson School is 429th of 679 and The Hayling College is 464th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).