Colston Bassett School Limited vs Cotgrave Candleby Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colston Bassett School Limited
Nottingham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
25 students
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
506 students
| Measure | Colston Bassett School Limited Nottingham, East Midlands | Cotgrave Candleby Lane School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #336 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #4642 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 25 | 506 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 506 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 34.7% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.colstonbassettschool.com | www.candlebylane.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 25.
- •Colston Bassett School Limited is a independent school while Cotgrave Candleby Lane School 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 Colston Bassett School Limited better than Cotgrave Candleby Lane School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colston Bassett School Limited and Cotgrave Candleby Lane School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colston Bassett School Limited: 25. Cotgrave Candleby Lane School: 506. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colston Bassett School Limited and Cotgrave Candleby Lane School rank in East Midlands?
Colston Bassett School Limited is unranked and Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is 336th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).