Bagthorpe Primary School vs Selston High 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.
Bagthorpe Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
162 students
Selston High School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
862 students
| Measure | Bagthorpe Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Selston High School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 1,516 | #234 of 329 |
| National rank | #4820 of 15,697 | #2972 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 162 | 862 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 862 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bagthorpeprimary.com | www.selston.ttct.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bagthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 29.8).
- •Selston High School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 162.
- •Bagthorpe Primary School is a local authority school while Selston High School is a academy 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 Bagthorpe Primary School better than Selston High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bagthorpe Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 29.8 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 Bagthorpe Primary School and Selston High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bagthorpe Primary School: 162. Selston High School: 862. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bagthorpe Primary School and Selston High School rank in East Midlands?
Bagthorpe Primary School is 357th of 1,516 and Selston High School is 234th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).