Beeston Rylands Junior School vs Chilwell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beeston Rylands Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
195 students
Chilwell School
Nottingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,078 students
| Measure | Beeston Rylands Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | Chilwell School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 1,516 | #106 of 329 |
| National rank | #5012 of 15,697 | #1287 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 195 | 1,078 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 1,078 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.beestonrylandsjunior.co.uk | www.chilwellschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (64.1 vs 64.1).
- •Chilwell School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 195.
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 Beeston Rylands Junior School better than Chilwell School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beeston Rylands Junior School and Chilwell School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beeston Rylands Junior School: 195. Chilwell School: 1,078. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beeston Rylands Junior School and Chilwell School rank in East Midlands?
Beeston Rylands Junior School is 375th of 1,516 and Chilwell School is 106th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).