Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School vs Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 117 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #298 of 1,516 | #1397 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4173 of 15,697 | #14603 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 38.2% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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.bluebellhill.org.uk | www.olseacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 15.7).
- •Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 42%).
- •Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 238.
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 Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School better than Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (68.5 vs 15.7 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 Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School and Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 117 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School: 452. Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School and Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School is 298th of 1,516 and Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1397th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).