Captains Close Primary School vs Long Field Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captains Close Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Long Field Spencer Academy
Melton Mowbray · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
930 students
| Measure | Captains Close Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Long Field Spencer Academy Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1110 of 1,516 | #118 of 329 |
| National rank | #12011 of 15,697 | #1491 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 189 | 930 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 930 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 116.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.captains-close.leics.sch.uk | longfieldspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Field Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 31.1).
- •Long Field Spencer Academy is the larger school with 930 students compared with 189.
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 Captains Close Primary School better than Long Field Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Long Field Spencer Academy ranks higher (59.9 vs 31.1 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 Captains Close Primary School and Long Field Spencer Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Captains Close Primary School: 189. Long Field Spencer Academy: 930. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Captains Close Primary School and Long Field Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Captains Close Primary School is 1110th of 1,516 and Long Field Spencer Academy is 118th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).