Long Field Spencer Academy vs Nottingham Girls' Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 31 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
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
931 students
| Measure | Long Field Spencer Academy Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Nottingham Girls' Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 329 | #176 of 329 |
| National rank | #1491 of 4,090 | #2216 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 930 | 931 |
| Pupils on roll | 930 | 931 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 116.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.2% | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65% | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.9 |
| town | Melton Mowbray | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | longfieldspencer.org.uk | www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Long Field Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 45.2).
- •Nottingham Girls' Academy is the larger school with 931 students compared with 930.
- •Long Field Spencer Academy is co-educational and Nottingham Girls' Academy is girls.
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 Nottingham Girls' Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Long Field Spencer Academy ranks higher (59.9 vs 45.2 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 Long Field Spencer Academy and Nottingham Girls' Academy?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Field Spencer Academy: 930. Nottingham Girls' Academy: 931. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Field Spencer Academy and Nottingham Girls' Academy rank in East Midlands?
Long Field Spencer Academy is 118th of 329 and Nottingham Girls' Academy is 176th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).