Cotgrave Candleby Lane School vs Plumtree School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
506 students
Plumtree School
Nottingham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
101 students
| Measure | Cotgrave Candleby Lane School Nottingham, East Midlands | Plumtree School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #336 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #4642 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 506 | 101 |
| Pupils on roll | 506 | 101 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 80.2% |
| 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.candlebylane.co.uk | www.plumtreeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 101.
- •Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is a academy school while Plumtree School is a independent 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 Cotgrave Candleby Lane School better than Plumtree 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 Cotgrave Candleby Lane School and Plumtree School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School: 506. Plumtree School: 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotgrave Candleby Lane School and Plumtree School rank in East Midlands?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is 336th of 1,516 and Plumtree School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).