Higham Lane School vs King Edward VI College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higham Lane School
Nuneaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,516 students
King Edward VI College
Nuneaton · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
| Measure | Higham Lane School Nuneaton, West Midlands | King Edward VI College Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #49 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #668 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 1,516 | 0 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,516 | 0 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 0% |
| 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 | 25.7 |
| town | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highamlaneschool.co.uk/ | www.ke6n.ac.uk |
The verdict
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 School better than King Edward VI College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Higham Lane School and King Edward VI College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higham Lane School: 1,516. King Edward VI College: 0. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higham Lane School and King Edward VI College rank in West Midlands?
Higham Lane School is 49th of 493 and King Edward VI College is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).