Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School vs Victoria Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 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
Victoria Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
289 students
| Measure | Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Victoria Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #510 of 1,516 | #930 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6577 of 15,697 | #10526 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 337 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 289 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 48.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 16% |
| 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.victoriaprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 38.3).
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 53%).
- •Victoria Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 11%).
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 289.
- •Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Victoria 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 Victoria Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (56.5 vs 38.3 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 Victoria Primary School?
About 1.5 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. Victoria Primary School: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School and Victoria Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is 510th of 1,516 and Victoria Primary School is 930th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).