Eskdale Junior School vs George Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eskdale Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
248 students
George Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,580 students
| Measure | Eskdale Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | George Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #251 of 1,516 | #59 of 329 |
| National rank | #3622 of 15,697 | #769 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 248 | 1,580 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 1,580 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.9 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.eskdale.notts.sch.uk/ | georgespencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •George Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 71.5).
- •George Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 248.
- •Eskdale Junior School is a local authority school while George 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 Eskdale Junior School better than George Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), George Spencer Academy ranks higher (75.4 vs 71.5 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 Eskdale Junior School and George Spencer Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eskdale Junior School: 248. George Spencer Academy: 1,580. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eskdale Junior School and George Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Eskdale Junior School is 251st of 1,516 and George Spencer Academy is 59th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).