Fig Tree Primary School vs St Wystan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 29 km 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
St Wystan's School
Derby · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
| Measure | Fig Tree Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | St Wystan's School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 90 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 88 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 61.2% | 62.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.figtreeprimary.com | www.stwystans.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Fig Tree Primary School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 88.
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 St Wystan's 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 St Wystan's School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fig Tree Primary School: 90. St Wystan's School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fig Tree Primary School and St Wystan's School rank in East Midlands?
Fig Tree Primary School is unranked and St Wystan's School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).