Hannah Ball Academy vs Highworth Combined School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hannah Ball Academy
High Wycombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
Highworth Combined School and Nursery
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
| Measure | Hannah Ball Academy High Wycombe, South East | Highworth Combined School and Nursery High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1045 of 2,471 | #410 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5923 of 15,697 | #2148 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 176 | 455 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 455 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 116.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hannahball.bucks.sch.uk/ | www.highworth.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highworth Combined School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 59.6).
- •Highworth Combined School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 78%).
- •Highworth Combined School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Highworth Combined School and Nursery is the larger school with 455 students compared with 176.
- •Hannah Ball Academy is a academy school while Highworth Combined School and Nursery 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 Hannah Ball Academy better than Highworth Combined School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Highworth Combined School and Nursery ranks higher (80.0 vs 59.6 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 Hannah Ball Academy and Highworth Combined School and Nursery?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hannah Ball Academy: 176. Highworth Combined School and Nursery: 455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hannah Ball Academy and Highworth Combined School and Nursery rank in South East?
Hannah Ball Academy is 1045th of 2,471 and Highworth Combined School and Nursery is 410th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).