Bluecoat Primary Academy vs Glenbrook Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 286 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluecoat Primary Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Glenbrook Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
369 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Primary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Glenbrook Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1316 of 1,516 | #632 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13915 of 15,697 | #7937 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 369 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 369 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 8% |
| 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 | bluecoatprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | glenbrookspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Glenbrook Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 20.4).
- •Glenbrook Spencer Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 51%).
- •Glenbrook Spencer Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Bluecoat Primary Academy is the larger school with 452 students compared with 369.
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 Bluecoat Primary Academy better than Glenbrook Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Glenbrook Spencer Academy ranks higher (50.2 vs 20.4 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 Bluecoat Primary Academy and Glenbrook Spencer Academy?
About 286 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Primary Academy: 452. Glenbrook Spencer Academy: 369. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Primary Academy and Glenbrook Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Primary Academy is 1316th of 1,516 and Glenbrook Spencer Academy is 632nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).