Horbury Academy vs John Whitgift Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 94 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horbury Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,070 students
John Whitgift Academy
Grimsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,070 students
| Measure | Horbury Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | John Whitgift Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 366 | #126 of 366 |
| National rank | #1329 of 4,090 | #1597 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,070 | 1,070 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,070 | 1,070 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.7 | 48.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | 56.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76% | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wakefield | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | horbury.accordmat.org/ | www.johnwhitgift.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horbury Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 57.7).
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 Horbury Academy better than John Whitgift Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Horbury Academy ranks higher (63.2 vs 57.7 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 Horbury Academy and John Whitgift Academy?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horbury Academy: 1,070. John Whitgift Academy: 1,070. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horbury Academy and John Whitgift Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Horbury Academy is 92nd of 366 and John Whitgift Academy is 126th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).