Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy vs The Carlton Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 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
The Carlton Junior Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
224 students
| Measure | Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | The Carlton Junior Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #581 of 1,516 | #280 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7340 of 15,697 | #4038 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 196 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 42% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.colwickstjohns.co.uk | www.thecarltonjunioracademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Carlton Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 53.0).
- •The Carlton Junior Academy is the larger school with 224 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 The Carlton Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Carlton Junior Academy ranks higher (69.3 vs 53.0 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 The Carlton Junior Academy?
About 1.4 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. The Carlton Junior Academy: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy and The Carlton Junior Academy rank in East Midlands?
Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is 581st of 1,516 and The Carlton Junior Academy is 280th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).