Holderness Academy vs The Marvell College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holderness Academy
Hull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
906 students
The Marvell College
Hull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,232 students
| Measure | Holderness Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Marvell College Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #201 of 366 | #291 of 366 |
| National rank | #2362 of 4,090 | #3275 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 906 | 1,232 |
| Pupils on roll | 906 | 1,232 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 47% |
| Capacity filled | 65.2% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | 25.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | 48.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | 28.3 | – |
| town | Hull | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holderness.academy/ | www.themarvellcollege.com |
The verdict
- •Holderness Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 23.7).
- •The Marvell College is the larger school with 1,232 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 Holderness Academy better than The Marvell College?
On the Success Index (England), Holderness Academy ranks higher (41.7 vs 23.7 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 Holderness Academy and The Marvell College?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Hull and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holderness Academy: 906. The Marvell College: 1,232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holderness Academy and The Marvell College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holderness Academy is 201st of 366 and The Marvell College is 291st of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).