Rushcliffe Spencer Academy vs West Bridgford Junior School
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.
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,039 students
West Bridgford Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | West Bridgford Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #20 of 329 | #108 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #294 of 4,090 | #1675 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 2,039 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,039 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 73.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.19 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.7 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | rushcliffespencer.org.uk | www.wbjs.com/ |
The verdict
- •Rushcliffe Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 83.2).
- •Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is the larger school with 2,039 students compared with 350.
- •Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a academy school while West Bridgford Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rushcliffe Spencer Academy better than West Bridgford Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Rushcliffe Spencer Academy ranks higher (89.2 vs 83.2 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 Rushcliffe Spencer Academy and West Bridgford Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy: 2,039. West Bridgford Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rushcliffe Spencer Academy and West Bridgford Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is 20th of 329 and West Bridgford Junior School is 108th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).