Higham Lane North Academy vs Rugeley John Taylor
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 39 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
Rugeley John Taylor
Rugeley · Academy all-through
147 students
| Measure | Higham Lane North Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands | Rugeley John Taylor Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 493 | #179 of 493 |
| National rank | #836 of 4,090 | #1930 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | – |
| Students | 154 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nuneaton | Rugeley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hlna.co.uk | www.rugeleyjohntaylor.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Higham Lane North Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 50.9).
- •Higham Lane North Academy is the larger school with 154 students compared with 147.
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 Rugeley John Taylor?
On the Success Index (England), Higham Lane North Academy ranks higher (74.0 vs 50.9 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 Rugeley John Taylor?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higham Lane North Academy: 154. Rugeley John Taylor: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higham Lane North Academy and Rugeley John Taylor rank in West Midlands?
Higham Lane North Academy is 62nd of 493 and Rugeley John Taylor is 179th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).