Edna G. Olds Academy vs Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Edna G. Olds Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 1,516 | #656 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2580 of 15,697 | #8166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 241 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 10% |
| 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 | www.southwoldprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Edna G. Olds Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 49.3).
- •Edna G. Olds Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 66%).
- •Edna G. Olds Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 10%).
- •Edna G. Olds Academy is the larger school with 241 students compared with 203.
- •Edna G. Olds Academy is a academy school while Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre 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 Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Edna G. Olds Academy ranks higher (77.4 vs 49.3 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 Edna G. Olds Academy and Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edna G. Olds Academy: 241. Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edna G. Olds Academy and Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre rank in East Midlands?
Edna G. Olds Academy is 173rd of 1,516 and Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre is 656th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).