Exeter A Learning Community Academy vs Sycamore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exeter A Learning Community Academy
Corby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
466 students
Sycamore Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
466 students
| Measure | Exeter A Learning Community Academy Corby, East Midlands | Sycamore Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1469 of 1,516 | #1360 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15321 of 15,697 | #14285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 466 | 466 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 466 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 55.8% |
| Capacity filled | 55.5% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Corby | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.exeterschool.co.uk/ | www.sycamoreacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.0 vs 9.2).
- •Sycamore Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 35%).
- •Sycamore Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
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 Exeter A Learning Community Academy better than Sycamore Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sycamore Academy ranks higher (18.0 vs 9.2 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 Exeter A Learning Community Academy and Sycamore Academy?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Corby and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exeter A Learning Community Academy: 466. Sycamore Academy: 466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exeter A Learning Community Academy and Sycamore Academy rank in East Midlands?
Exeter A Learning Community Academy is 1469th of 1,516 and Sycamore Academy is 1360th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).