Bispham Spencer Academy vs George Spencer 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.
Bispham Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
210 students
George Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,580 students
| Measure | Bispham Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | George Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #184 of 1,516 | #59 of 329 |
| National rank | #2697 of 15,697 | #769 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 210 | 1,580 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 1,580 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.9 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | bisphamspencer.org.uk | georgespencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bispham Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 75.4).
- •George Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 210.
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 George Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bispham Spencer Academy ranks higher (76.7 vs 75.4 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 George Spencer Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bispham Spencer Academy: 210. George Spencer Academy: 1,580. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bispham Spencer Academy and George Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bispham Spencer Academy is 184th of 1,516 and George Spencer Academy is 59th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).