Hans Price Academy vs Nova Hreod Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 84 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hans Price Academy
Weston-super-Mare · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
Nova Hreod Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,044 students
| Measure | Hans Price Academy Weston-super-Mare, South West | Nova Hreod Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 402 | #99 of 402 |
| National rank | #1859 of 4,090 | #1158 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,046 | 1,044 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,046 | 1,044 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.6% | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | 65.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.90 | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Weston-super-Mare | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | hanspriceacademy.clf.uk/ | www.novahreodacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Nova Hreod Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.9 vs 52.4).
- •Hans Price Academy is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 1,044.
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 Hans Price Academy better than Nova Hreod Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Nova Hreod Academy ranks higher (66.9 vs 52.4 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 Hans Price Academy and Nova Hreod Academy?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Weston-super-Mare and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hans Price Academy: 1,046. Nova Hreod Academy: 1,044. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hans Price Academy and Nova Hreod Academy rank in South West?
Hans Price Academy is 180th of 402 and Nova Hreod Academy is 99th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).