Goole Academy vs Howden School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goole Academy
Goole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,348 students
Howden School
Goole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
699 students
| Measure | Goole Academy Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber | Howden School Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 366 | #118 of 366 |
| National rank | #1263 of 4,090 | #1517 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,348 | 699 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,348 | 699 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.5% | 45.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.2% | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Goole | Goole |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.gooleacademy.org.uk | www.howdenschool.net |
The verdict
- •Goole Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 59.5).
- •Goole Academy is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 699.
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 Goole Academy better than Howden School?
On the Success Index (England), Goole Academy ranks higher (64.6 vs 59.5 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 Goole Academy and Howden School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Goole and Goole in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goole Academy: 1,348. Howden School: 699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goole Academy and Howden School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Goole Academy is 87th of 366 and Howden School is 118th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).