Great Dalby School vs Long Field Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Dalby School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
137 students
Long Field Spencer Academy
Melton Mowbray · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
930 students
| Measure | Great Dalby School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Long Field Spencer Academy Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #354 of 1,516 | #118 of 329 |
| National rank | #4800 of 15,697 | #1491 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 137 | 930 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 930 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 116.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.greatdalby.bepschools.org | longfieldspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Dalby School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 59.9).
- •Long Field Spencer Academy is the larger school with 930 students compared with 137.
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 Great Dalby School better than Long Field Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Dalby School ranks higher (65.3 vs 59.9 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 Great Dalby School and Long Field Spencer Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Dalby School: 137. Long Field Spencer Academy: 930. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Dalby School and Long Field Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Great Dalby School is 354th of 1,516 and Long Field Spencer Academy is 118th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).