East Markham Primary School vs Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Markham Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
200 students
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School
Retford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
| Measure | East Markham Primary School Newark, East Midlands | Elkesley Primary and Nursery School Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #767 of 1,516 | #1428 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9232 of 15,697 | #14940 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 200 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Newark | Retford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.eastmarkhamschool.co.uk/ | www.elkesley.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •East Markham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 12.9).
- •East Markham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 30%).
- •East Markham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •East Markham Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 103.
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 East Markham Primary School better than Elkesley Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), East Markham Primary School ranks higher (44.2 vs 12.9 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 East Markham Primary School and Elkesley Primary and Nursery School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Newark and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Markham Primary School: 200. Elkesley Primary and Nursery School: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Markham Primary School and Elkesley Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
East Markham Primary School is 767th of 1,516 and Elkesley Primary and Nursery School is 1428th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).