Firbeck Academy vs Nottingham University Samworth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firbeck Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
173 students
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
841 students
| Measure | Firbeck Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Nottingham University Samworth Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #783 of 1,516 | #275 of 329 |
| National rank | #9367 of 15,697 | #3358 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 173 | 841 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 841 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 52.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 20.0 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.firbeck.org.uk/ | www.nusa.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Firbeck Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 22.5).
- •Nottingham University Samworth Academy is the larger school with 841 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 Firbeck Academy better than Nottingham University Samworth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Firbeck Academy ranks higher (43.6 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 Firbeck Academy 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?
Firbeck Academy: 173. Nottingham University Samworth Academy: 841. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firbeck Academy and Nottingham University Samworth Academy rank in East Midlands?
Firbeck Academy is 783rd of 1,516 and Nottingham University Samworth Academy is 275th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).