Arno Vale Junior School vs Woodthorpe Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 131 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arno Vale Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Woodthorpe Infant School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
175 students
| Measure | Arno Vale Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | Woodthorpe Infant School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #121 of 1,516 | #1 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1841 of 15,697 | #28 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 238 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 1.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.arnovale.co.uk/ | www.woodthorpeinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodthorpe Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 82.1).
- •Arno Vale Junior School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 175.
- •Arno Vale Junior School is a academy school while Woodthorpe Infant 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 Arno Vale Junior School better than Woodthorpe Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodthorpe Infant School ranks higher (99.4 vs 82.1 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 Arno Vale Junior School and Woodthorpe Infant School?
About 131 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arno Vale Junior School: 238. Woodthorpe Infant School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arno Vale Junior School and Woodthorpe Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Arno Vale Junior School is 121st of 1,516 and Woodthorpe Infant School is 1st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).