Ambleside Primary School vs Fairfield Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 7.2 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
Fairfield Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
627 students
| Measure | Ambleside Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Fairfield Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1115 of 1,516 | #650 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12056 of 15,697 | #8111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 629 | 627 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 627 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ambleside.raleightrust.org | fairfieldspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 30.8).
- •Fairfield Spencer Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 58%).
- •Ambleside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Ambleside Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 627.
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 Fairfield Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield Spencer Academy ranks higher (49.5 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 Fairfield Spencer Academy?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ambleside Primary School: 629. Fairfield Spencer Academy: 627. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ambleside Primary School and Fairfield Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ambleside Primary School is 1115th of 1,516 and Fairfield Spencer Academy is 650th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).