Park Vale Academy vs The Bulwell Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Vale Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
880 students
The Bulwell Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students
| Measure | Park Vale Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | The Bulwell Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #213 of 329 | #303 of 329 |
| National rank | #2761 of 4,090 | #3756 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 880 | 1,051 |
| Pupils on roll | 880 | 1,051 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 55.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 36.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.5% | 46.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.90 | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.parkvaleacademy.org.uk | www.bulwellacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Park Vale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 16.3).
- •The Bulwell Academy is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 880.
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 Park Vale Academy better than The Bulwell Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park Vale Academy ranks higher (33.7 vs 16.3 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 Park Vale Academy and The Bulwell Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Vale Academy: 880. The Bulwell Academy: 1,051. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Vale Academy and The Bulwell Academy rank in East Midlands?
Park Vale Academy is 213th of 329 and The Bulwell Academy is 303rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).