Crabtree Farm Primary School vs The Bulwell Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crabtree Farm Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
The Bulwell Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students
| Measure | Crabtree Farm Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Bulwell Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1378 of 1,516 | #303 of 329 |
| National rank | #14487 of 15,697 | #3756 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 358 | 1,051 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 1,051 |
| Free school meals | 68.7% | 55.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.crabtreefarmprimary.com/ | www.bulwellacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (16.6 vs 16.3).
- •The Bulwell Academy is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 358.
- •Crabtree Farm Primary School is a local authority school while The Bulwell Academy 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crabtree Farm Primary School better than The Bulwell Academy?
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 Crabtree Farm Primary School and The Bulwell Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crabtree Farm Primary School: 358. The Bulwell Academy: 1,051. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crabtree Farm Primary School and The Bulwell Academy rank in East Midlands?
Crabtree Farm Primary School is 1378th of 1,516 and The Bulwell Academy is 303rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).