Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School vs The National CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
The National CofE Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,129 students
| Measure | Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | The National CofE Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 1,516 | #177 of 329 |
| National rank | #5870 of 15,697 | #2229 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 433 | 1,129 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 1,129 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.beardallfields.org.uk/ | www.nationalacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 45.0).
- •The National CofE Academy is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 433.
- •Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while The National CofE Academy 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 Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School better than The National CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (59.8 vs 45.0 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 Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School and The National CofE Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School: 433. The National CofE Academy: 1,129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School and The National CofE Academy rank in East Midlands?
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School is 446th of 1,516 and The National CofE Academy is 177th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).