The Long Eaton School vs Trent College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1000 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Long Eaton School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,121 students
Trent College
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
990 students
| Measure | The Long Eaton School Nottingham, East Midlands | Trent College Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #224 of 329 | #99 of 329 |
| National rank | #2863 of 4,090 | #1176 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,121 | 990 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,121 | 990 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | 81.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.56 | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | 25.2 | 39.9 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.trentschools.net/ |
The verdict
- •Trent College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 31.9).
- •The Long Eaton School is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 990.
- •The Long Eaton School is a academy school while Trent College is a independent 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 The Long Eaton School better than Trent College?
On the Success Index (England), Trent College ranks higher (66.6 vs 31.9 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 The Long Eaton School and Trent College?
About 1000 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Long Eaton School: 1,121. Trent College: 990. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Long Eaton School and Trent College rank in East Midlands?
The Long Eaton School is 224th of 329 and Trent College is 99th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).