Bilborough College vs Fernwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bilborough College
Nottingham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
Fernwood School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,543 students
| Measure | Bilborough College Nottingham, East Midlands | Fernwood School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #41 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #564 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 0 | 1,543 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 1,543 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | 33.7 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.fernwoodschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Bilborough College better than Fernwood School?
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 Bilborough College and Fernwood School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bilborough College: 0. Fernwood School: 1,543. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilborough College and Fernwood School rank in East Midlands?
Bilborough College is unranked and Fernwood School is 41st of 329 among sixth form schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).