John Ferneley College vs Long Field Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Ferneley College
Melton Mowbray · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,170 students
Long Field Spencer Academy
Melton Mowbray · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
930 students
| Measure | John Ferneley College Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Long Field Spencer Academy Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 329 | #118 of 329 |
| National rank | #1975 of 4,090 | #1491 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,170 | 930 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,170 | 930 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 116.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.2% | 52.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.6% | 65% |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.johnferneley.org | longfieldspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Field Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 49.8).
- •John Ferneley College is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 930.
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 John Ferneley College better than Long Field Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Long Field Spencer Academy ranks higher (59.9 vs 49.8 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 John Ferneley College and Long Field Spencer Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Ferneley College: 1,170. Long Field Spencer Academy: 930. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Ferneley College and Long Field Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
John Ferneley College is 158th of 329 and Long Field Spencer Academy is 118th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).