English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Harrington Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 314 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
229 students
Harrington Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
218 students
| Measure | English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Harrington Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 1,516 | #1012 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1872 of 15,697 | #11196 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 229 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 7% |
| 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.englishmartyrslongeaton.srscmat.co.uk/ | www.harrington.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.9 vs 35.2).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 57%).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 7%).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 229 students compared with 218.
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Harrington Junior 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Harrington Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (81.9 vs 35.2 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy and Harrington Junior School?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy: 229. Harrington Junior School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy and Harrington Junior School rank in East Midlands?
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy is 122nd of 1,516 and Harrington Junior School is 1012th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).