George Spencer Academy vs William Lilley Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 913 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,580 students
William Lilley Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
130 students
| Measure | George Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | William Lilley Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #59 of 329 | #702 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #769 of 4,090 | #8658 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 1,580 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,580 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | georgespencer.org.uk | www.williamlilley.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •George Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 47.1).
- •George Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 130.
- •George Spencer Academy is a academy school while William Lilley Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 George Spencer Academy better than William Lilley Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), George Spencer Academy ranks higher (75.4 vs 47.1 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 George Spencer Academy and William Lilley Infant and Nursery School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Spencer Academy: 1,580. William Lilley Infant and Nursery School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Spencer Academy and William Lilley Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
George Spencer Academy is 59th of 329 and William Lilley Infant and Nursery School is 702nd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).