Djanogly Northgate Academy vs Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 588 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Djanogly Northgate Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
321 students
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
603 students
| Measure | Djanogly Northgate Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 1,516 | #1293 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8378 of 15,697 | #13725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 321 | 603 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 603 |
| Free school meals | 47.1% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 4% |
| 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.northgateacademy.co.uk/ | www.forestfieldsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Djanogly Northgate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 21.6).
- •Djanogly Northgate Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 49%).
- •Djanogly Northgate Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 321.
- •Djanogly Northgate Academy is a academy school while Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Northgate Academy better than Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Djanogly Northgate Academy ranks higher (48.2 vs 21.6 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 Northgate Academy and Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Djanogly Northgate Academy: 321. Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School: 603. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Djanogly Northgate Academy and Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Djanogly Northgate Academy is 673rd of 1,516 and Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is 1293rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).