Aldercar High School vs Marlpool Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldercar High School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
648 students
Marlpool Junior School
Heanor · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
90 students
| Measure | Aldercar High School Nottingham, East Midlands | Marlpool Junior School Heanor, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 329 | #1493 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3872 of 4,090 | #15502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 648 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 648 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 43.7% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 56.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | 17.6 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Heanor |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.aldercarhigh.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Aldercar High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.1 vs 6.8).
- •Aldercar High School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 90.
- •Aldercar High School is a academy school while Marlpool 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 Aldercar High School better than Marlpool Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Aldercar High School ranks higher (13.1 vs 6.8 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 Aldercar High School and Marlpool Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Heanor in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldercar High School: 648. Marlpool Junior School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldercar High School and Marlpool Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Aldercar High School is 314th of 329 and Marlpool Junior School is 1493rd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).