Holderness Academy vs Withernsea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 15 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
Withernsea High School
Withernsea · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
734 students
| Measure | Holderness Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | Withernsea High School Withernsea, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #201 of 366 | #299 of 366 |
| National rank | #2362 of 4,090 | #3336 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 906 | 734 |
| Pupils on roll | 906 | 734 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 65.2% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | 24.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | 46.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | 28.3 | – |
| town | Hull | Withernsea |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holderness.academy/ | www.withernseahigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holderness Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 22.9).
- •Holderness Academy is the larger school with 906 students compared with 734.
- •Holderness Academy is a academy school while Withernsea High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Withernsea High School?
On the Success Index (England), Holderness Academy ranks higher (41.7 vs 22.9 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 Withernsea High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Hull and Withernsea in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holderness Academy: 906. Withernsea High School: 734. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holderness Academy and Withernsea High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holderness Academy is 201st of 366 and Withernsea High School is 299th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).