Harris Church of England Academy vs The Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 101 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Church of England Academy
Rugby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
858 students
The Grove School
Market Drayton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
856 students
| Measure | Harris Church of England Academy Rugby, West Midlands | The Grove School Market Drayton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 493 | #350 of 493 |
| National rank | #2412 of 4,090 | #3059 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 858 | 856 |
| Pupils on roll | 858 | 856 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 39.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.7% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.83 | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.8 |
| town | Rugby | Market Drayton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.harris.covmat.org | groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 28.1).
- •Harris Church of England Academy is the larger school with 858 students compared with 856.
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 Harris Church of England Academy better than The Grove School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Church of England Academy ranks higher (41.0 vs 28.1 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 Harris Church of England Academy and The Grove School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Market Drayton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Church of England Academy: 858. The Grove School: 856. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Church of England Academy and The Grove School rank in West Midlands?
Harris Church of England Academy is 249th of 493 and The Grove School is 350th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).