Fernwood School vs Nottingham University Samworth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km 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
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
841 students
| Measure | Fernwood School Nottingham, East Midlands | Nottingham University Samworth Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 329 | #275 of 329 |
| National rank | #564 of 4,090 | #3358 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,543 | 841 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,543 | 841 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 52.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.8 | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63% | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.8% | 60% |
| EBacc average points | 4.78 | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 20.0 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fernwoodschool.org.uk/ | www.nusa.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fernwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 22.5).
- •Fernwood School is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 841.
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 Nottingham University Samworth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fernwood School ranks higher (81.3 vs 22.5 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 Nottingham University Samworth Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fernwood School: 1,543. Nottingham University Samworth Academy: 841. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fernwood School and Nottingham University Samworth Academy rank in East Midlands?
Fernwood School is 41st of 329 and Nottingham University Samworth Academy is 275th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).