Etone College vs Higham Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 795 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Etone College
Nuneaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,164 students
Higham Lane School
Nuneaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,516 students
| Measure | Etone College Nuneaton, West Midlands | Higham Lane School Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #173 of 493 | #49 of 493 |
| National rank | #1875 of 4,090 | #668 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,164 | 1,516 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,164 | 1,516 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 52.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | 61.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.7% | 77.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | 4.82 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | 37.1 |
| town | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.etonecollege.co.uk | www.highamlaneschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Higham Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 52.1).
- •Higham Lane School is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 1,164.
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 Etone College better than Higham Lane School?
On the Success Index (England), Higham Lane School ranks higher (78.6 vs 52.1 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 Etone College and Higham Lane School?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Etone College: 1,164. Higham Lane School: 1,516. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Etone College and Higham Lane School rank in West Midlands?
Etone College is 173rd of 493 and Higham Lane School is 49th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).