Fernwood Primary School vs Firbeck Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 960 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernwood Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
1,122 students
Firbeck Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
173 students
| Measure | Fernwood Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Firbeck Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 1,516 | #783 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4932 of 15,697 | #9367 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,122 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,122 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 47.4% |
| Capacity filled | 106.9% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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.fernwoodprimary.co.uk | www.firbeck.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fernwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 43.6).
- •Fernwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Fernwood Primary School is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 173.
- •Fernwood Primary School is a local authority school while Firbeck 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 Fernwood Primary School better than Firbeck Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fernwood Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 43.6 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 Fernwood Primary School and Firbeck Academy?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fernwood Primary School: 1,122. Firbeck Academy: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fernwood Primary School and Firbeck Academy rank in East Midlands?
Fernwood Primary School is 368th of 1,516 and Firbeck Academy is 783rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).