Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #510 of 1,516 | #686 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6577 of 15,697 | #8501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 337 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 9% |
| 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.st-patricks.nottingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 47.7).
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 63%).
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 196.
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (56.5 vs 47.7 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery 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. St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is 510th of 1,516 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 686th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).