Albany Junior School vs Cloudside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
176 students
Cloudside Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
261 students
| Measure | Albany Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | Cloudside Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1481 of 1,516 | #564 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15433 of 15,697 | #7154 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 176 | 261 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 261 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 81.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.albanyjunior.co.uk/ | www.cloudsideacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cloudside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 7.9).
- •Cloudside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 33%).
- •Cloudside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Cloudside Academy is the larger school with 261 students compared with 176.
- •Albany Junior School is a local authority school while Cloudside Academy is a academy 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 Albany Junior School better than Cloudside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cloudside Academy ranks higher (53.7 vs 7.9 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 Albany Junior School and Cloudside Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Albany Junior School: 176. Cloudside Academy: 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Albany Junior School and Cloudside Academy rank in East Midlands?
Albany Junior School is 1481st of 1,516 and Cloudside Academy is 564th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).