John Port Spencer Academy vs Nottingham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Port Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,034 students
Nottingham Academy
Nottingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,947 students
| Measure | John Port Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands | Nottingham Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 329 | #254 of 329 |
| National rank | #911 of 4,090 | #3130 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 2,034 | 1,947 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,034 | 1,947 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.4 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.7% | 35.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.1% | 56.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | 23.2 |
| town | Derby | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | johnportspencer.org.uk | www.nottinghamacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •John Port Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 26.4).
- •John Port Spencer Academy is the larger school with 2,034 students compared with 1,947.
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 Port Spencer Academy better than Nottingham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John Port Spencer Academy ranks higher (72.5 vs 26.4 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 Port Spencer Academy and Nottingham Academy?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Derby and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Port Spencer Academy: 2,034. Nottingham Academy: 1,947. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Port Spencer Academy and Nottingham Academy rank in East Midlands?
John Port Spencer Academy is 72nd of 329 and Nottingham Academy is 254th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).