Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy vs Nottingham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Nottingham Academy
Nottingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,947 students
| Measure | Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Nottingham Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #581 of 1,516 | #254 of 329 |
| National rank | #7340 of 15,697 | #3130 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 196 | 1,947 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 1,947 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.2 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.colwickstjohns.co.uk | www.nottinghamacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 26.4).
- •Nottingham Academy is the larger school with 1,947 students compared with 196.
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 Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy better than Nottingham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (53.0 vs 26.4 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 Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy and Nottingham Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy: 196. Nottingham Academy: 1,947. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy and Nottingham Academy rank in East Midlands?
Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is 581st of 1,516 and Nottingham Academy is 254th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).