Beeston Rylands Junior School vs The Glapton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
The Glapton Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
| Measure | Beeston Rylands Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Glapton Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 1,516 | #408 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5012 of 15,697 | #5438 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 195 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.beestonrylandsjunior.co.uk | www.glaptonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beeston Rylands Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 62.0).
- •Beeston Rylands Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 72%).
- •The Glapton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •The Glapton Academy is the larger school with 325 students compared with 195.
- •Beeston Rylands Junior School is a local authority school while The Glapton 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 Beeston Rylands Junior School better than The Glapton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beeston Rylands Junior School ranks higher (64.1 vs 62.0 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 Beeston Rylands Junior School and The Glapton Academy?
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. The Glapton Academy: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beeston Rylands Junior School and The Glapton Academy rank in East Midlands?
Beeston Rylands Junior School is 375th of 1,516 and The Glapton Academy is 408th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).