Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy vs Carnarvon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
Carnarvon Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
430 students
| Measure | Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Carnarvon Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #45 of 1,516 | #156 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #733 of 15,697 | #2405 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 189 | 430 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 430 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 11% |
| 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.archbishopcranmer.co.uk | www.carnarvon.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.6 vs 78.3).
- •Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 74%).
- •Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 11%).
- •Carnarvon Primary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 189.
- •Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy is a academy school while Carnarvon 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 Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy better than Carnarvon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy ranks higher (90.6 vs 78.3 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 Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy and Carnarvon Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy: 189. Carnarvon Primary School: 430. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy and Carnarvon Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy is 45th of 1,516 and Carnarvon Primary School is 156th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).