Fig Tree Primary School vs Mellers Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 558 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fig Tree Primary School
Nottingham · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
90 students
Mellers Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Fig Tree Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Mellers Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #724 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #8839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 90 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 450 |
| Free school meals | – | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 61.2% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.figtreeprimary.com | mellersprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mellers Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 90.
- •Fig Tree Primary School is a independent school while Mellers Primary 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 Fig Tree Primary School better than Mellers Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fig Tree Primary School and Mellers Primary School?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fig Tree Primary School: 90. Mellers Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fig Tree Primary School and Mellers Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Fig Tree Primary School is unranked and Mellers Primary School is 724th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).