Alderman White School vs The Gainsborough Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderman White School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
The Gainsborough Academy
Gainsborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
767 students
| Measure | Alderman White School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Gainsborough Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 329 | #304 of 329 |
| National rank | #761 of 4,090 | #3782 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 768 | 767 |
| Pupils on roll | 768 | 767 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 65.4% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 63.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.6 | 38.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 24.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72% | 47.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.87 | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | aldermanwhite.school/ | www.thegainsboroughacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Alderman White School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 15.8).
- •Alderman White School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 767.
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 Alderman White School better than The Gainsborough Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Alderman White School ranks higher (75.5 vs 15.8 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 Alderman White School and The Gainsborough Academy?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderman White School: 768. The Gainsborough Academy: 767. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman White School and The Gainsborough Academy rank in East Midlands?
Alderman White School is 58th of 329 and The Gainsborough Academy is 304th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).