Long Field Spencer Academy vs Melton Vale Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Field Spencer Academy
Melton Mowbray · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
930 students
Melton Vale Sixth Form College
Melton Mowbray · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
533 students
| Measure | Long Field Spencer Academy Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Melton Vale Sixth Form College Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #118 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #1491 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 930 | 533 |
| Pupils on roll | 930 | 533 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 116.3% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | – | 32.9 |
| town | Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | longfieldspencer.org.uk | www.mv16.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Field Spencer Academy is the larger school with 930 students compared with 533.
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 Long Field Spencer Academy better than Melton Vale Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Long Field Spencer Academy and Melton Vale Sixth Form College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Field Spencer Academy: 930. Melton Vale Sixth Form College: 533. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Field Spencer Academy and Melton Vale Sixth Form College rank in East Midlands?
Long Field Spencer Academy is 118th of 329 and Melton Vale Sixth Form College is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).