Carlton le Willows Academy vs Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton le Willows Academy
Gedling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,803 students
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
164 students
| Measure | Carlton le Willows Academy Gedling, East Midlands | Phoenix Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 329 | #411 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #809 of 4,090 | #5504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,803 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,803 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | – |
| town | Gedling | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.clwacademy.org.uk | www.phoenixinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Carlton le Willows Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.5 vs 61.7).
- •Carlton le Willows Academy is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 164.
- •Carlton le Willows Academy is a academy school while Phoenix Infant and Nursery 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 Carlton le Willows Academy better than Phoenix Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton le Willows Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 61.7 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 le Willows Academy and Phoenix Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gedling and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton le Willows Academy: 1,803. Phoenix Infant and Nursery School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton le Willows Academy and Phoenix Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Carlton le Willows Academy is 62nd of 329 and Phoenix Infant and Nursery School is 411th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).