Carnarvon Primary School vs Stokes Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnarvon Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
430 students
Stokes Wood Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
| Measure | Carnarvon Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Stokes Wood Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 1,516 | #999 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2405 of 15,697 | #11097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 430 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 430 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.carnarvon.notts.sch.uk | www.stokeswood.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Carnarvon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 35.8).
- •Carnarvon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 64%).
- •Carnarvon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Carnarvon Primary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 429.
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 Carnarvon Primary School better than Stokes Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carnarvon Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 35.8 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 Carnarvon Primary School and Stokes Wood Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carnarvon Primary School: 430. Stokes Wood Primary School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carnarvon Primary School and Stokes Wood Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Carnarvon Primary School is 156th of 1,516 and Stokes Wood Primary School is 999th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).