Farnborough Spencer Academy vs The West Bridgford School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 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 West Bridgford School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,809 students
| Measure | Farnborough Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | The West Bridgford School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #240 of 329 | #6 of 329 |
| National rank | #3000 of 4,090 | #157 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,809 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,005 | 1,809 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 135.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 62.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | 80.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.2% | 92.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.50 | 6.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.9 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | farnboroughspencer.org.uk | www.wbs.school |
The verdict
- •The West Bridgford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.8 vs 29.1).
- •The West Bridgford School is the larger school with 1,809 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 The West Bridgford School?
On the Success Index (England), The West Bridgford School ranks higher (93.8 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 West Bridgford School?
About 2.1 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 West Bridgford School: 1,809. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnborough Spencer Academy and The West Bridgford School rank in East Midlands?
Farnborough Spencer Academy is 240th of 329 and The West Bridgford School is 6th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).