Houlton School vs St Gabriel's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houlton School
RUGBY · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
895 students
St Gabriel's CofE Academy
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
502 students
| Measure | Houlton School RUGBY, West Midlands | St Gabriel's CofE Academy Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #72 of 493 | #130 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #962 of 4,090 | #1530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 895 | 502 |
| Pupils on roll | 895 | 502 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 119.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | RUGBY | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.houltonschool.org.uk | www.stgabrielshoulton.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 71.4).
- •Houlton School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 502.
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 Houlton School better than St Gabriel's CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's CofE Academy ranks higher (84.3 vs 71.4 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 Houlton School and St Gabriel's CofE Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between RUGBY and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houlton School: 895. St Gabriel's CofE Academy: 502. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houlton School and St Gabriel's CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Houlton School is 72nd of 493 and St Gabriel's CofE Academy is 130th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).