Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy vs Fig Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 213 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Fig Tree Primary School
Nottingham · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
90 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Fig Tree Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1480 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #15425 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 220 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 58.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 61.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.bluecoatbentinck.co.uk/ | www.figtreeprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy is the larger school with 220 students compared with 90.
- •Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy is a academy school while Fig Tree Primary School is a independent 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 Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy better than Fig Tree Primary 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 Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy and Fig Tree Primary School?
About 213 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy: 220. Fig Tree Primary School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy and Fig Tree Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy is 1480th of 1,516 and Fig Tree Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).