George Eliot Academy vs St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 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
St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College
Nuneaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,067 students
| Measure | George Eliot Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #200 of 493 | #116 of 493 |
| National rank | #2084 of 4,090 | #1371 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 815 | 1,067 |
| Pupils on roll | 815 | 1,067 |
| Free school meals | 34.7% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.5% | 44.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60% | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.8 |
| town | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.georgeeliotacademy.org.uk | www.st-thomas-more.net/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 47.8).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 815.
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 St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College ranks higher (62.3 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 St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Eliot Academy: 815. St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College: 1,067. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Eliot Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College rank in West Midlands?
George Eliot Academy is 200th of 493 and St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College is 116th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).