Ellis Guilford School vs John Ferneley College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Guilford School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,171 students
John Ferneley College
Melton Mowbray · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,170 students
| Measure | Ellis Guilford School Nottingham, East Midlands | John Ferneley College Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 329 | #158 of 329 |
| National rank | #3589 of 4,090 | #1975 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,171 | 1,170 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,171 | 1,170 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.5% | 37.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.9% | 63.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.32 | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ellisguilfordschool.org.uk | www.johnferneley.org |
The verdict
- •John Ferneley College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 19.4).
- •Ellis Guilford School is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 1,170.
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 Ellis Guilford School better than John Ferneley College?
On the Success Index (England), John Ferneley College ranks higher (49.8 vs 19.4 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 Ellis Guilford School and John Ferneley College?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellis Guilford School: 1,171. John Ferneley College: 1,170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellis Guilford School and John Ferneley College rank in East Midlands?
Ellis Guilford School is 292nd of 329 and John Ferneley College is 158th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).