Farnborough Spencer Academy vs James Peacock Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnborough Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,005 students
James Peacock Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
300 students
| Measure | Farnborough Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | James Peacock Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #240 of 329 | #70 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3000 of 4,090 | #1090 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,005 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,005 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | farnboroughspencer.org.uk | www.jamespeacock.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •James Peacock Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 29.1).
- •Farnborough Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 300.
- •Farnborough Spencer Academy is a academy school while James Peacock Infant and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Farnborough Spencer Academy better than James Peacock Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), James Peacock Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (87.6 vs 29.1 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 Farnborough Spencer Academy and James Peacock Infant and Nursery School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnborough Spencer Academy: 1,005. James Peacock Infant and Nursery School: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnborough Spencer Academy and James Peacock Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Farnborough Spencer Academy is 240th of 329 and James Peacock Infant and Nursery School is 70th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).