Carlton Academy vs Carlton le Willows Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,354 students
Carlton le Willows Academy
Gedling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,803 students
| Measure | Carlton Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Carlton le Willows Academy Gedling, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #145 of 329 | #62 of 329 |
| National rank | #1786 of 4,090 | #809 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,354 | 1,803 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,354 | 1,803 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 135.4% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 69.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.1% | 85.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | 4.83 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | 33.8 |
| town | Nottingham | Gedling |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.theacademycarlton.org.uk/ | www.clwacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Carlton le Willows Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.5 vs 53.8).
- •Carlton le Willows Academy is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 1,354.
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 Carlton Academy better than Carlton le Willows Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton le Willows Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 53.8 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 Carlton Academy and Carlton le Willows Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Gedling in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Academy: 1,354. Carlton le Willows Academy: 1,803. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Academy and Carlton le Willows Academy rank in East Midlands?
Carlton Academy is 145th of 329 and Carlton le Willows Academy is 62nd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).