Burton Joyce Primary School vs Lambley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 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
Lambley Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Burton Joyce Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Lambley Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #982 of 1,516 | #961 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11000 of 15,697 | #10772 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 315 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.burtonjoyce.notts.sch.uk/ | www.lambleyprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lambley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 36.2).
- •Lambley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 51%).
- •Burton Joyce Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Burton Joyce Primary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 189.
- •Burton Joyce Primary School is a academy school while Lambley Primary School is a local authority 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 Burton Joyce Primary School better than Lambley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lambley Primary School ranks higher (37.2 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 Lambley Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burton Joyce Primary School: 315. Lambley Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton Joyce Primary School and Lambley Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Burton Joyce Primary School is 982nd of 1,516 and Lambley Primary School is 961st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).