Bispham Spencer Academy vs Eskdale Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bispham Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
210 students
Eskdale Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
248 students
| Measure | Bispham Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Eskdale Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #184 of 1,516 | #251 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2697 of 15,697 | #3622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 210 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | bisphamspencer.org.uk | www.eskdale.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bispham Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 71.5).
- •Eskdale Junior School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 210.
- •Bispham Spencer Academy is a academy school while Eskdale Junior 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 Bispham Spencer Academy better than Eskdale Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bispham Spencer Academy ranks higher (76.7 vs 71.5 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 Bispham Spencer Academy and Eskdale Junior School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bispham Spencer Academy: 210. Eskdale Junior School: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bispham Spencer Academy and Eskdale Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Bispham Spencer Academy is 184th of 1,516 and Eskdale Junior School is 251st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).