Hartshill Academy vs The Queen Elizabeth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartshill Academy
Nuneaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
988 students
The Queen Elizabeth Academy
Atherstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
746 students
| Measure | Hartshill Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands | The Queen Elizabeth Academy Atherstone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 493 | #216 of 493 |
| National rank | #2772 of 4,090 | #2210 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 988 | 746 |
| Pupils on roll | 988 | 746 |
| Free school meals | 40.9% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 113% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.1% | 43.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | 60.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.54 | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nuneaton | Atherstone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hartshillacademy.org.uk/ | tqea.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Queen Elizabeth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 33.4).
- •Hartshill Academy is the larger school with 988 students compared with 746.
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 Hartshill Academy better than The Queen Elizabeth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Queen Elizabeth Academy ranks higher (45.4 vs 33.4 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 Hartshill Academy and The Queen Elizabeth Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Atherstone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartshill Academy: 988. The Queen Elizabeth Academy: 746. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartshill Academy and The Queen Elizabeth Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hartshill Academy is 307th of 493 and The Queen Elizabeth Academy is 216th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).