Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School vs South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 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
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
365 students
| Measure | Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #510 of 1,516 | #104 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6577 of 15,697 | #1590 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 337 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 32% |
| 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.southwilford.nottingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 56.5).
- •South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 69%).
- •South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (32% vs 11%).
- •South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 337.
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School 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 South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School ranks higher (83.8 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 South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School?
About 1.7 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. South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School and South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is 510th of 1,516 and South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School is 104th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).