Edwalton Primary School vs Kidgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 89 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwalton Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
396 students
Kidgate Academy
Louth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Edwalton Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Kidgate Academy Louth, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 1,516 | #1363 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1798 of 15,697 | #14329 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 396 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 3% |
| 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 | Louth |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.edwaltonprimaryschool.co.uk | kidgateacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Edwalton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 17.7).
- •Edwalton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 38%).
- •Edwalton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Kidgate Academy is the larger school with 397 students compared with 396.
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 Edwalton Primary School better than Kidgate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Edwalton Primary School ranks higher (82.4 vs 17.7 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 Edwalton Primary School and Kidgate Academy?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Louth in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edwalton Primary School: 396. Kidgate Academy: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edwalton Primary School and Kidgate Academy rank in East Midlands?
Edwalton Primary School is 117th of 1,516 and Kidgate Academy is 1363rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).