Arnold Hill Spencer Academy vs Woodthorpe Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 668 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,552 students
Woodthorpe Infant School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
175 students
| Measure | Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Woodthorpe Infant School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #100 of 329 | #1 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1217 of 4,090 | #28 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,552 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,552 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 1.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.3 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | arnoldhillspencer.org.uk | www.woodthorpeinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodthorpe Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 65.6).
- •Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,552 students compared with 175.
- •Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a academy school while Woodthorpe Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Arnold Hill Spencer Academy better than Woodthorpe Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodthorpe Infant School ranks higher (99.4 vs 65.6 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 Arnold Hill Spencer Academy and Woodthorpe Infant School?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy: 1,552. Woodthorpe Infant School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arnold Hill Spencer Academy and Woodthorpe Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is 100th of 329 and Woodthorpe Infant School is 1st of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).