Farnborough Spencer Academy vs Orchard Mead Academy
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.
Farnborough Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,005 students
Orchard Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,007 students
| Measure | Farnborough Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Orchard Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #240 of 329 | #256 of 329 |
| National rank | #3000 of 4,090 | #3150 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,007 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,005 | 1,007 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.2% | 49.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.50 | 3.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | farnboroughspencer.org.uk | www.orchard-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Farnborough Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.1 vs 26.1).
- •Orchard Mead Academy is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 1,005.
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 Orchard Mead Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Farnborough Spencer Academy ranks higher (29.1 vs 26.1 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 Orchard Mead Academy?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnborough Spencer Academy: 1,005. Orchard Mead Academy: 1,007. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnborough Spencer Academy and Orchard Mead Academy rank in East Midlands?
Farnborough Spencer Academy is 240th of 329 and Orchard Mead Academy is 256th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).