Edna G. Olds Academy vs Mellers Primary School
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.
Edna G. Olds Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
Mellers Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Edna G. Olds Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Mellers Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 1,516 | #724 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2580 of 15,697 | #8839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 241 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 2% |
| 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.ednagoldsacademy.co.uk | mellersprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Edna G. Olds Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 46.2).
- •Edna G. Olds Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 73%).
- •Edna G. Olds Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 2%).
- •Mellers Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 241.
- •Edna G. Olds Academy is a academy school while Mellers Primary School is a local authority 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 Edna G. Olds Academy better than Mellers Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Edna G. Olds Academy ranks higher (77.4 vs 46.2 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 Edna G. Olds Academy and Mellers Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edna G. Olds Academy: 241. Mellers Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edna G. Olds Academy and Mellers Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Edna G. Olds Academy is 173rd of 1,516 and Mellers Primary School is 724th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).