Carlton le Willows Academy vs Priory Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Priory Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
202 students
| Measure | Carlton le Willows Academy Gedling, East Midlands | Priory Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 329 | #1309 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #809 of 4,090 | #13891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,803 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,803 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.priory-jun.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Carlton le Willows Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.5 vs 20.6).
- •Carlton le Willows Academy is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 202.
- •Carlton le Willows Academy is a academy school while Priory Junior 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 Priory Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton le Willows Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 20.6 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 Priory Junior School?
About 1.1 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. Priory Junior School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton le Willows Academy and Priory Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Carlton le Willows Academy is 62nd of 329 and Priory Junior School is 1309th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).