Colonel Frank Seely Academy vs Salterford House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Frank Seely Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
895 students
Salterford House School
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–12
86 students
| Measure | Colonel Frank Seely Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Salterford House School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #140 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #1673 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–12 |
| Students | 895 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 895 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 82% | 45.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.1 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cfsacademy.org.uk | www.salterfordhouseschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Colonel Frank Seely Academy is the larger school with 895 students compared with 86.
- •Colonel Frank Seely Academy is a academy school while Salterford House School is a independent 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 Colonel Frank Seely Academy better than Salterford House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colonel Frank Seely Academy and Salterford House School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy: 895. Salterford House School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colonel Frank Seely Academy and Salterford House School rank in East Midlands?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy is 140th of 329 and Salterford House School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).