Beeston Rylands Junior School vs The Lanes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 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 Lanes Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
586 students
| Measure | Beeston Rylands Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Lanes Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #375 of 1,516 | #88 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5012 of 15,697 | #1395 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 195 | 586 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 586 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | thelanes.school |
The verdict
- •The Lanes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 64.1).
- •The Lanes Primary School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 195.
- •Beeston Rylands Junior School is a local authority school while The Lanes Primary 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 Beeston Rylands Junior School better than The Lanes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Lanes Primary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 64.1 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 Beeston Rylands Junior School and The Lanes Primary School?
About 1.5 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 Lanes Primary School: 586. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beeston Rylands Junior School and The Lanes Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Beeston Rylands Junior School is 375th of 1,516 and The Lanes Primary School is 88th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).