Fig Tree Primary School vs Radford Primary School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 884 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
Radford Primary School Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Fig Tree Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Radford Primary School Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #499 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #6456 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 90 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 207 |
| Free school meals | – | 44.9% |
| Capacity filled | 61.2% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | www.radfordacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Radford Primary School Academy is the larger school with 207 students compared with 90.
- •Fig Tree Primary School is a independent school while Radford Primary School 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 Fig Tree Primary School better than Radford Primary School Academy?
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 Radford Primary School Academy?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fig Tree Primary School: 90. Radford Primary School Academy: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fig Tree Primary School and Radford Primary School Academy rank in East Midlands?
Fig Tree Primary School is unranked and Radford Primary School Academy is 499th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).