Ellis Guilford School vs Heathfield Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Guilford School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,171 students
Heathfield Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
704 students
| Measure | Ellis Guilford School Nottingham, East Midlands | Heathfield Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 329 | #1350 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3589 of 4,090 | #14213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,171 | 704 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,171 | 704 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ellisguilfordschool.org.uk | www.heathfieldprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (19.4 vs 18.5).
- •Ellis Guilford School is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 704.
- •Ellis Guilford School is a academy school while Heathfield Primary and Nursery 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 Ellis Guilford School better than Heathfield Primary and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ellis Guilford School and Heathfield Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellis Guilford School: 1,171. Heathfield Primary and Nursery School: 704. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellis Guilford School and Heathfield Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Ellis Guilford School is 292nd of 329 and Heathfield Primary and Nursery School is 1350th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).