Bourne Academy vs George Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 62 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourne Academy
Bourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,573 students
George Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,580 students
| Measure | Bourne Academy Bourne, East Midlands | George Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #144 of 329 | #59 of 329 |
| National rank | #1785 of 4,090 | #769 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,573 | 1,580 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,573 | 1,580 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 51.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.4% | 56.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.8% | 77.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.81 | 4.83 |
| A level points per entry | 34.4 | 37.9 |
| town | Bourne | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bourneacademy.org | georgespencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •George Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 53.8).
- •George Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 1,573.
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 Bourne Academy better than George Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), George Spencer Academy ranks higher (75.4 vs 53.8 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 Bourne Academy and George Spencer Academy?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Bourne and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourne Academy: 1,573. George Spencer Academy: 1,580. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourne Academy and George Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bourne Academy is 144th of 329 and George Spencer Academy is 59th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).