Abbey Road Primary School vs Lady Bay Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Road Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
431 students
Lady Bay Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
381 students
| Measure | Abbey Road Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Lady Bay Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #65 of 1,516 | #34 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #996 of 15,697 | #559 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 431 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyroadprimary.co.uk/ | www.ladybay.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lady Bay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 88.3).
- •Lady Bay Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 80%).
- •Lady Bay Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 17%).
- •Abbey Road Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 381.
- •Abbey Road Primary School is a academy school while Lady Bay Primary 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 Abbey Road Primary School better than Lady Bay Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Bay Primary School ranks higher (92.4 vs 88.3 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 Abbey Road Primary School and Lady Bay Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Road Primary School: 431. Lady Bay Primary School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Road Primary School and Lady Bay Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Abbey Road Primary School is 65th of 1,516 and Lady Bay Primary School is 34th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).