Chetwynd Spencer Academy vs Chilwell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chetwynd Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
418 students
Chilwell School
Nottingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,078 students
| Measure | Chetwynd Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Chilwell School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 1,516 | #106 of 329 |
| National rank | #423 of 15,697 | #1287 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 418 | 1,078 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 1,078 |
| Free school meals | 1.4% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | chetwyndspencer.org.uk | www.chilwellschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chetwynd Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 64.1).
- •Chilwell School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 418.
- •Chetwynd Spencer Academy is a academy school while Chilwell School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chetwynd Spencer Academy better than Chilwell School?
On the Success Index (England), Chetwynd Spencer Academy ranks higher (93.7 vs 64.1 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 Chetwynd Spencer Academy and Chilwell School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chetwynd Spencer Academy: 418. Chilwell School: 1,078. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chetwynd Spencer Academy and Chilwell School rank in East Midlands?
Chetwynd Spencer Academy is 17th of 1,516 and Chilwell School is 106th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).