Farnborough Spencer Academy vs The Milford 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.
Farnborough Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,005 students
The Milford Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
430 students
| Measure | Farnborough Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | The Milford Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #240 of 329 | #687 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3000 of 4,090 | #8505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,005 | 430 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,005 | 430 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.milfordacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Milford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 29.1).
- •Farnborough Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 430.
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 The Milford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Milford Academy ranks higher (47.7 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 The Milford Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnborough Spencer Academy: 1,005. The Milford Academy: 430. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnborough Spencer Academy and The Milford Academy rank in East Midlands?
Farnborough Spencer Academy is 240th of 329 and The Milford Academy is 687th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).