George Eliot Academy vs Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Eliot Academy
Nuneaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
815 students
Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
572 students
| Measure | George Eliot Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands | Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #200 of 493 | #395 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2084 of 4,090 | #4231 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 815 | 572 |
| Pupils on roll | 815 | 572 |
| Free school meals | 34.7% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 120.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.georgeeliotacademy.org.uk | www.olstjacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 47.8).
- •George Eliot Academy is the larger school with 815 students compared with 572.
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 George Eliot Academy better than Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 47.8 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 George Eliot Academy and Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Eliot Academy: 815. Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy: 572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Eliot Academy and Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
George Eliot Academy is 200th of 493 and Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy is 395th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).