Higham Lane North Academy vs Weddington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 878 m 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
Weddington Primary School
Nuneaton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
476 students
| Measure | Higham Lane North Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands | Weddington Primary School Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 493 | #377 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #836 of 4,090 | #4059 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 154 | 476 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 476 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 16.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Nuneaton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hlna.co.uk | www.weddingtonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Higham Lane North Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 69.2).
- •Weddington Primary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 154.
- •Higham Lane North Academy is a academy school while Weddington Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Weddington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Higham Lane North Academy ranks higher (74.0 vs 69.2 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 Weddington Primary School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higham Lane North Academy: 154. Weddington Primary School: 476. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higham Lane North Academy and Weddington Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Higham Lane North Academy is 62nd of 493 and Weddington Primary School is 377th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).