Clarborough Primary School vs The Elizabethan Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarborough Primary School
Retford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
The Elizabethan Academy
Retford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,230 students
| Measure | Clarborough Primary School Retford, East Midlands | The Elizabethan Academy Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #788 of 1,516 | #210 of 329 |
| National rank | #9387 of 15,697 | #2732 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 205 | 1,230 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 1,230 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Retford | Retford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.clarborough.notts.sch.uk | www.elizabethan.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clarborough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 34.3).
- •The Elizabethan Academy is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 205.
- •Clarborough Primary School is a local authority school while The Elizabethan 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clarborough Primary School better than The Elizabethan Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Clarborough Primary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 34.3 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 Clarborough Primary School and The Elizabethan Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Retford and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clarborough Primary School: 205. The Elizabethan Academy: 1,230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clarborough Primary School and The Elizabethan Academy rank in East Midlands?
Clarborough Primary School is 788th of 1,516 and The Elizabethan Academy is 210th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).