Djanogly City Academy vs Nottingham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 564 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 High School
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,178 students
| Measure | Djanogly City Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Nottingham High School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 329 | #127 of 329 |
| National rank | #3529 of 4,090 | #1572 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,270 | 1,178 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,270 | 1,178 |
| Free school meals | 46.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 169.3% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.3% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.2% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | 26.9 | 49.8 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.djanogly.notts.sch.uk | www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nottingham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 20.1).
- •Djanogly City Academy is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 1,178.
- •Djanogly City Academy is a academy school while Nottingham High 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 Djanogly City Academy better than Nottingham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Nottingham High School ranks higher (58.2 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 High School?
About 564 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 High School: 1,178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Djanogly City Academy and Nottingham High School rank in East Midlands?
Djanogly City Academy is 287th of 329 and Nottingham High School is 127th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).