Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School vs Eskdale Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 170 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
182 students
Eskdale Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
248 students
| Measure | Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Eskdale Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1102 of 1,516 | #251 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11918 of 15,697 | #3622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 182 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.aldermanpounder.notts.sch.uk | www.eskdale.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eskdale Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 31.5).
- •Eskdale Junior School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 182.
- •Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School is a academy school while Eskdale 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 Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School better than Eskdale Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Eskdale Junior School ranks higher (71.5 vs 31.5 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 Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School and Eskdale Junior School?
About 170 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School: 182. Eskdale Junior School: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School and Eskdale Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School is 1102nd of 1,516 and Eskdale Junior School is 251st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).