Burton Joyce Primary School vs Carlton le Willows Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Joyce Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
315 students
Carlton le Willows Academy
Gedling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,803 students
| Measure | Burton Joyce Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Carlton le Willows Academy Gedling, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #982 of 1,516 | #62 of 329 |
| National rank | #11000 of 15,697 | #809 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 315 | 1,803 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 1,803 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Nottingham | Gedling |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.burtonjoyce.notts.sch.uk/ | www.clwacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Carlton le Willows Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.5 vs 36.2).
- •Carlton le Willows Academy is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 315.
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 Burton Joyce Primary School better than Carlton le Willows Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton le Willows Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 36.2 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 Burton Joyce Primary School and Carlton le Willows Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Gedling in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burton Joyce Primary School: 315. Carlton le Willows Academy: 1,803. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton Joyce Primary School and Carlton le Willows Academy rank in East Midlands?
Burton Joyce Primary School is 982nd of 1,516 and Carlton le Willows Academy is 62nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).