Carlton Academy vs Westdale Infant and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 841 m 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
Westdale Infant and Nursery
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
197 students
| Measure | Carlton Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Westdale Infant and Nursery Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #145 of 329 | #13 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1786 of 4,090 | #366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,354 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,354 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 135.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.westdaleinfants.com |
The verdict
- •Westdale Infant and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 53.8).
- •Carlton Academy is the larger school with 1,354 students compared with 197.
- •Carlton Academy is a academy school while Westdale Infant and Nursery 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 Carlton Academy better than Westdale Infant and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Westdale Infant and Nursery ranks higher (94.5 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 Westdale Infant and Nursery?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Academy: 1,354. Westdale Infant and Nursery: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Academy and Westdale Infant and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Carlton Academy is 145th of 329 and Westdale Infant and Nursery is 13th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).