Burford Primary and Nursery School vs St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 848 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burford Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Burford Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1128 of 1,516 | #1181 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12180 of 15,697 | #12566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.burfordprimaryandnursery.co.uk | www.st-margaretclitherow.nottingham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Burford Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.1 vs 28.3).
- •St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 53%).
- •Burford Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 226.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Burford Primary and Nursery School better than St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Burford Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (30.1 vs 28.3 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 Burford Primary and Nursery School and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burford Primary and Nursery School: 226. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burford Primary and Nursery School and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Burford Primary and Nursery School is 1128th of 1,516 and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is 1181st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).