Eskdale Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nottingham, East Midlands NG9 5NA · Nottinghamshire
#251 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#3622 of 15,697 nationally
About Eskdale Junior School
Eskdale Junior School is a local authority primary located in Nottingham, in the Nottinghamshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 248 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 71.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 251st of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 248; capacity filled 88.6%.
There are 282 schools in Nottingham; Eskdale Junior School ranks 56th of 271 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)33.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Eskdale Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 248
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 88.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Eskdale Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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182 students · 170 m away
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205 students · 560 m away
Alderman White School
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The Lanes Primary School
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586 students · 1.3 km away
Chilwell School
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Chetwynd Spencer Academy
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George Spencer Academy
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Bispham Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
210 students · 1.6 km away
Toton Banks Road Infant and Nursery School
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153 students · 1.7 km away
Bramcote CofE Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students · 1.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eskdale Junior School a good school?
Eskdale Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 71.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #251 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Eskdale Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Eskdale Junior School ranks #251 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #3622 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Eskdale Junior School?
Eskdale Junior School had 248 students in 2025.
Is Eskdale Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Eskdale Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Eskdale Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Eskdale Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.