Dixons Unity Academy vs Holderness Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 93 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Unity Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
907 students
Holderness Academy
Hull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
906 students
| Measure | Dixons Unity Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holderness Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 366 | #201 of 366 |
| National rank | #3803 of 4,090 | #2362 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 907 | 906 |
| Pupils on roll | 907 | 906 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 65.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.6% | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.6% | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.3 |
| town | Leeds | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dixonsua.com | www.holderness.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Holderness Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 15.0).
- •Dixons Unity Academy is the larger school with 907 students compared with 906.
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 Unity Academy better than Holderness Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holderness Academy ranks higher (41.7 vs 15.0 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 Dixons Unity Academy and Holderness Academy?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Unity Academy: 907. Holderness Academy: 906. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Unity Academy and Holderness Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dixons Unity Academy is 335th of 366 and Holderness Academy is 201st of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).