Higham Lane North Academy vs Higham Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higham Lane North Academy
Nuneaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
154 students
Higham Lane School
Nuneaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,516 students
| Measure | Higham Lane North Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands | Higham Lane School Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #62 of 493 | #49 of 493 |
| National rank | #836 of 4,090 | #668 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 154 | 1,516 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 1,516 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 16.7% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.1 |
| town | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hlna.co.uk | www.highamlaneschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Higham Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 74.0).
- •Higham Lane School is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 154.
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 Higham Lane North Academy better than Higham Lane School?
On the Success Index (England), Higham Lane School ranks higher (78.6 vs 74.0 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 Higham Lane North Academy and Higham Lane School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higham Lane North Academy: 154. Higham Lane School: 1,516. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higham Lane North Academy and Higham Lane School rank in West Midlands?
Higham Lane North Academy is 62nd of 493 and Higham Lane School is 49th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).