Fernwood School vs Firbeck Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 879 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernwood School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,543 students
Firbeck Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
173 students
| Measure | Fernwood School Nottingham, East Midlands | Firbeck Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 329 | #783 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #564 of 4,090 | #9367 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,543 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,543 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 47.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fernwoodschool.org.uk/ | www.firbeck.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fernwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 43.6).
- •Fernwood School is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 173.
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 Fernwood School better than Firbeck Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fernwood School ranks higher (81.3 vs 43.6 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 Fernwood School and Firbeck Academy?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fernwood School: 1,543. Firbeck Academy: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fernwood School and Firbeck Academy rank in East Midlands?
Fernwood School is 41st of 329 and Firbeck Academy is 783rd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).