Bluecoat Primary Academy vs Wyndham Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 17 km 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
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Primary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Wyndham Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1316 of 1,516 | #739 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13915 of 15,697 | #8942 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 63% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | bluecoatprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | wyndhamspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Wyndham Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 20.4).
- •Wyndham Spencer Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 51%).
- •Wyndham Spencer Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
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 Wyndham Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wyndham Spencer Academy ranks higher (45.7 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 Wyndham Spencer Academy?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Primary Academy: 452. Wyndham Spencer Academy: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Primary Academy and Wyndham Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Primary Academy is 1316th of 1,516 and Wyndham Spencer Academy is 739th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).