Djanogly City Academy vs Nottingham Girls' High School GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 695 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Djanogly City Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,270 students
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
625 students
| Measure | Djanogly City Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Nottingham Girls' High School GDST Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #287 of 329 | #2 of 329 |
| National rank | #3529 of 4,090 | #87 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,270 | 625 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,270 | 625 |
| Free school meals | 46.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 169.3% | 57% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | 69.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.3% | 90% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.2% | 97.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 5.61 |
| A level points per entry | 26.9 | 44.1 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.djanogly.notts.sch.uk | nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net/ |
The verdict
- •Nottingham Girls' High School GDST scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 20.1).
- •Djanogly City Academy is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 625.
- •Djanogly City Academy is a academy school while Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Djanogly City Academy is co-educational and Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is girls.
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 Djanogly City Academy better than Nottingham Girls' High School GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Nottingham Girls' High School GDST ranks higher (95.8 vs 20.1 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 Djanogly City Academy and Nottingham Girls' High School GDST?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Djanogly City Academy: 1,270. Nottingham Girls' High School GDST: 625. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Djanogly City Academy and Nottingham Girls' High School GDST rank in East Midlands?
Djanogly City Academy is 287th of 329 and Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is 2nd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).