Chilwell School vs Sunnyside Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilwell School
Nottingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,078 students
Sunnyside Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Chilwell School Nottingham, East Midlands | Sunnyside Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 329 | #405 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1287 of 4,090 | #5389 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,078 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,078 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | www.chilwellschool.co.uk/ | sunnysidespencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Chilwell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 62.2).
- •Chilwell School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 205.
- •Chilwell School is a local authority school while Sunnyside Spencer Academy is a academy 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 Chilwell School better than Sunnyside Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chilwell School ranks higher (64.1 vs 62.2 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 Chilwell School and Sunnyside Spencer Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilwell School: 1,078. Sunnyside Spencer Academy: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilwell School and Sunnyside Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Chilwell School is 106th of 329 and Sunnyside Spencer Academy is 405th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).