Boston Spa Academy vs Forge Valley School & Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Spa Academy
Wetherby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,498 students
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,494 students
| Measure | Boston Spa Academy Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Forge Valley School & Sixth Form Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 366 | #125 of 366 |
| National rank | #615 of 4,090 | #1591 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,498 | 1,494 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,498 | 1,494 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 124.8% | 110.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.7% | 55.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.28 | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | 33.0 |
| town | Wetherby | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.forgevalley.school/ |
The verdict
- •Boston Spa Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 57.8).
- •Boston Spa Academy is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 1,494.
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 Boston Spa Academy better than Forge Valley School & Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Boston Spa Academy ranks higher (80.0 vs 57.8 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 Boston Spa Academy and Forge Valley School & Sixth Form?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Wetherby and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boston Spa Academy: 1,498. Forge Valley School & Sixth Form: 1,494. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boston Spa Academy and Forge Valley School & Sixth Form rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Boston Spa Academy is 39th of 366 and Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is 125th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).