Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School vs Springfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
238 students
Springfield Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
212 students
| Measure | Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Springfield Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #826 of 1,516 | #1416 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9689 of 15,697 | #14794 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 238 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 62.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.8% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| 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.butlershillinfantandnurseryschool.co.uk | www.springfieldacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 14.2).
- •Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 212.
- •Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Springfield Academy is a academy 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 Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School better than Springfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (42.1 vs 14.2 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 Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School and Springfield Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School: 238. Springfield Academy: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School and Springfield Academy rank in East Midlands?
Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School is 826th of 1,516 and Springfield Academy is 1416th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).