Cotgrave Candleby Lane School vs The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 23 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
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
507 students
| Measure | Cotgrave Candleby Lane School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #336 of 1,516 | #817 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4642 of 15,697 | #9621 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 506 | 507 |
| Pupils on roll | 506 | 507 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.candlebylane.co.uk | www.sirdonaldbailey.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cotgrave Candleby Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.1 vs 42.5).
- •Cotgrave Candleby Lane School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 75%).
- •Cotgrave Candleby Lane School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is the larger school with 507 students compared with 506.
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 The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cotgrave Candleby Lane School ranks higher (66.1 vs 42.5 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 Cotgrave Candleby Lane School and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School: 506. The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 507. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotgrave Candleby Lane School and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy rank in East Midlands?
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is 336th of 1,516 and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is 817th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).