Higham Lane School vs St Nicolas CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 639 m 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
St Nicolas CofE Academy
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
424 students
| Measure | Higham Lane School Nuneaton, West Midlands | St Nicolas CofE Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 493 | #942 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #668 of 4,090 | #9285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,516 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,516 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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/ | www.stnicolas.covmat.org |
The verdict
- •Higham Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 44.0).
- •Higham Lane School is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 424.
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 St Nicolas CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Higham Lane School ranks higher (78.6 vs 44.0 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 School and St Nicolas CofE Academy?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higham Lane School: 1,516. St Nicolas CofE Academy: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higham Lane School and St Nicolas CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Higham Lane School is 49th of 493 and St Nicolas CofE Academy is 942nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).