Dovecote Primary and Nursery School vs Farnborough Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 601 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
Farnborough Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,005 students
| Measure | Dovecote Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Farnborough Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1495 of 1,516 | #240 of 329 |
| National rank | #15509 of 15,697 | #3000 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 288 | 1,005 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 1,005 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dovecote.nottingham.sch.uk/ | farnboroughspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Farnborough Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.1 vs 6.7).
- •Farnborough Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 288.
- •Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Farnborough 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 Dovecote Primary and Nursery School better than Farnborough Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Farnborough Spencer Academy ranks higher (29.1 vs 6.7 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 Dovecote Primary and Nursery School and Farnborough Spencer Academy?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School: 288. Farnborough Spencer Academy: 1,005. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovecote Primary and Nursery School and Farnborough Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Dovecote Primary and Nursery School is 1495th of 1,516 and Farnborough Spencer Academy is 240th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).