Abbey Road Primary School vs Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Road Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
431 students
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,039 students
| Measure | Abbey Road Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #65 of 1,516 | #20 of 329 |
| National rank | #996 of 15,697 | #294 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 431 | 2,039 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 2,039 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.7 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyroadprimary.co.uk/ | rushcliffespencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (88.3 vs 89.2).
- •Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is the larger school with 2,039 students compared with 431.
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 Abbey Road Primary School better than Rushcliffe Spencer Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abbey Road Primary School and Rushcliffe Spencer Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Road Primary School: 431. Rushcliffe Spencer Academy: 2,039. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Road Primary School and Rushcliffe Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Abbey Road Primary School is 65th of 1,516 and Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is 20th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).