Ellis Guilford School vs Southwark Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Southwark Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
624 students
| Measure | Ellis Guilford School Nottingham, East Midlands | Southwark Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 329 | #1174 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3589 of 4,090 | #12515 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,171 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,171 | 624 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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.southwarkprimary.net/ |
The verdict
- •Southwark Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.5 vs 19.4).
- •Ellis Guilford School is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 624.
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 Southwark Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southwark Primary School ranks higher (28.5 vs 19.4 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 Ellis Guilford School and Southwark Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellis Guilford School: 1,171. Southwark Primary School: 624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellis Guilford School and Southwark Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ellis Guilford School is 292nd of 329 and Southwark Primary School is 1174th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).