Dixons Cottingley Academy vs Havelock Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 120 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Cottingley Academy
Bingley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
861 students
Havelock Academy
Grimsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
862 students
| Measure | Dixons Cottingley Academy Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Havelock Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 366 | #292 of 366 |
| National rank | #1920 of 4,090 | #3296 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 861 | 862 |
| Pupils on roll | 861 | 862 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 50.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | 34% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | 56.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.6 |
| town | Bingley | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dixonsco.com | www.havelockacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dixons Cottingley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 23.3).
- •Havelock Academy is the larger school with 862 students compared with 861.
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 Dixons Cottingley Academy better than Havelock Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons Cottingley Academy ranks higher (51.1 vs 23.3 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 Dixons Cottingley Academy and Havelock Academy?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Bingley and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Cottingley Academy: 861. Havelock Academy: 862. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Cottingley Academy and Havelock Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dixons Cottingley Academy is 158th of 366 and Havelock Academy is 292nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).