Higham Lane School vs Lower Farm Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Lower Farm Academy
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
410 students
| Measure | Higham Lane School Nuneaton, West Midlands | Lower Farm Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 493 | #640 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #668 of 4,090 | #6480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,516 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,516 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 97.6% |
| 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.highamlaneschool.co.uk/ | lowerfarmacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Higham Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 56.9).
- •Higham Lane School is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 410.
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 Lower Farm Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Higham Lane School ranks higher (78.6 vs 56.9 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 School and Lower Farm Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higham Lane School: 1,516. Lower Farm Academy: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higham Lane School and Lower Farm Academy rank in West Midlands?
Higham Lane School is 49th of 493 and Lower Farm Academy is 640th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).