Hannah Ball Academy vs The Highcrest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 415 m 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
The Highcrest Academy
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,045 students
| Measure | Hannah Ball Academy High Wycombe, South East | The Highcrest Academy High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1045 of 2,471 | #526 of 679 |
| National rank | #5923 of 15,697 | #3292 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 176 | 1,045 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 1,045 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.7 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hannahball.bucks.sch.uk/ | www.highcrestacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hannah Ball Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 23.4).
- •The Highcrest Academy is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 176.
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 The Highcrest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hannah Ball Academy ranks higher (59.6 vs 23.4 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 Hannah Ball Academy and The Highcrest Academy?
About 415 m in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hannah Ball Academy: 176. The Highcrest Academy: 1,045. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hannah Ball Academy and The Highcrest Academy rank in South East?
Hannah Ball Academy is 1045th of 2,471 and The Highcrest Academy is 526th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).