Carrington Primary and Nursery School vs Djanogly Sherwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 405 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrington Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Djanogly Sherwood Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
328 students
| Measure | Carrington Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Djanogly Sherwood Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1099 of 1,516 | #1177 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11879 of 15,697 | #12531 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 218 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.carrington.nottingham.sch.uk/ | www.sherwoodacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Carrington Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 28.4).
- •Djanogly Sherwood Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 55%).
- •Djanogly Sherwood Academy is the larger school with 328 students compared with 218.
- •Carrington Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Djanogly Sherwood Academy is a academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Carrington Primary and Nursery School better than Djanogly Sherwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carrington Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (31.7 vs 28.4 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 Carrington Primary and Nursery School and Djanogly Sherwood Academy?
About 405 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carrington Primary and Nursery School: 218. Djanogly Sherwood Academy: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carrington Primary and Nursery School and Djanogly Sherwood Academy rank in East Midlands?
Carrington Primary and Nursery School is 1099th of 1,516 and Djanogly Sherwood Academy is 1177th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).