Carlton Academy vs Porchester Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 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
Porchester Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
178 students
| Measure | Carlton Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Porchester Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #145 of 329 | #472 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1786 of 4,090 | #6153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,354 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,354 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 135.4% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.theacademycarlton.org.uk/ | www.porchester.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Porchester Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 53.8).
- •Carlton Academy is the larger school with 1,354 students compared with 178.
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 Porchester Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Porchester Junior School ranks higher (58.5 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 Porchester Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Academy: 1,354. Porchester Junior School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Academy and Porchester Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Carlton Academy is 145th of 329 and Porchester Junior School is 472nd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).