Eskdale Junior School vs Sunnyside Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 560 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eskdale Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
248 students
Sunnyside Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Eskdale Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | Sunnyside Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #251 of 1,516 | #405 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3622 of 15,697 | #5389 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 8% |
| 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.eskdale.notts.sch.uk/ | sunnysidespencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Eskdale Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 62.2).
- •Sunnyside Spencer Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 78%).
- •Eskdale Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •Eskdale Junior School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 205.
- •Eskdale Junior School is a local authority school while Sunnyside Spencer Academy is a academy 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 Eskdale Junior School better than Sunnyside Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Eskdale Junior School ranks higher (71.5 vs 62.2 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 Eskdale Junior School and Sunnyside Spencer Academy?
About 560 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eskdale Junior School: 248. Sunnyside Spencer Academy: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eskdale Junior School and Sunnyside Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Eskdale Junior School is 251st of 1,516 and Sunnyside Spencer Academy is 405th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).