Long Field Spencer Academy vs Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
351 students
| Measure | Long Field Spencer Academy Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 329 | #1248 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1491 of 4,090 | #13129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 930 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 930 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.3% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | longfieldspencer.org.uk | www.swallowdale.bepschools.org |
The verdict
- •Long Field Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 25.3).
- •Long Field Spencer Academy is the larger school with 930 students compared with 351.
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 Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Long Field Spencer Academy ranks higher (59.9 vs 25.3 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 Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre?
About 1.1 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. Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Field Spencer Academy and Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre rank in East Midlands?
Long Field Spencer Academy is 118th of 329 and Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre is 1248th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).