Ambleside Primary School vs Bluecoat Aspley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambleside Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
629 students
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,344 students
| Measure | Ambleside Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Bluecoat Aspley Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1115 of 1,516 | #169 of 329 |
| National rank | #12056 of 15,697 | #2105 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 629 | 1,344 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 1,344 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 45.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ambleside.raleightrust.org | www.bluecoataspley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bluecoat Aspley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 30.8).
- •Bluecoat Aspley Academy is the larger school with 1,344 students compared with 629.
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 Ambleside Primary School better than Bluecoat Aspley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bluecoat Aspley Academy ranks higher (47.1 vs 30.8 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 Ambleside Primary School and Bluecoat Aspley Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ambleside Primary School: 629. Bluecoat Aspley Academy: 1,344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ambleside Primary School and Bluecoat Aspley Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ambleside Primary School is 1115th of 1,516 and Bluecoat Aspley Academy is 169th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).