Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School vs Edna G. Olds Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
337 students
Edna G. Olds Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Edna G. Olds Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #510 of 1,516 | #173 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6577 of 15,697 | #2580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 337 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 21% |
| 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.dunkirkprimary.com | www.ednagoldsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Edna G. Olds Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 56.5).
- •Edna G. Olds Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 69%).
- •Edna G. Olds Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 11%).
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 241.
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Edna G. Olds 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 Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School better than Edna G. Olds Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Edna G. Olds Academy ranks higher (77.4 vs 56.5 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 Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School and Edna G. Olds Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School: 337. Edna G. Olds Academy: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School and Edna G. Olds Academy rank in East Midlands?
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is 510th of 1,516 and Edna G. Olds Academy is 173rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).