Colonel Frank Seely Academy vs St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 565 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Frank Seely Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
895 students
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Colonel Frank Seely Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 329 | #285 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1673 of 4,090 | #4074 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 895 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 895 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.1 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cfsacademy.org.uk | www.stwilfridsprimary.com |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 55.9).
- •Colonel Frank Seely Academy is the larger school with 895 students compared with 208.
- •Colonel Frank Seely Academy is a academy school while St Wilfrid's CofE Primary 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 Colonel Frank Seely Academy better than St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 55.9 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 Colonel Frank Seely Academy and St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School?
About 565 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy: 895. St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colonel Frank Seely Academy and St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Colonel Frank Seely Academy is 140th of 329 and St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School is 285th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).