Alderman White School vs John Clifford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderman White School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
John Clifford Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
| Measure | Alderman White School Nottingham, East Midlands | John Clifford Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 329 | #1239 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #761 of 4,090 | #13068 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 768 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 768 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | aldermanwhite.school/ | johnclifford.school |
The verdict
- •Alderman White School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 25.6).
- •Alderman White School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 347.
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 White School better than John Clifford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alderman White School ranks higher (75.5 vs 25.6 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 White School and John Clifford Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderman White School: 768. John Clifford Primary School: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman White School and John Clifford Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Alderman White School is 58th of 329 and John Clifford Primary School is 1239th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).