Friesland School vs William Lilley Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friesland School
Sandiacre · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,120 students
William Lilley Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
130 students
| Measure | Friesland School Sandiacre, East Midlands | William Lilley Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 329 | #702 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2441 of 4,090 | #8658 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 1,120 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,120 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.14 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.7 | – |
| town | Sandiacre | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.friesland.ttct.co.uk | www.williamlilley.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •William Lilley Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 40.4).
- •Friesland School is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 130.
- •Friesland School is a academy school while William Lilley Infant and Nursery 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 Friesland School better than William Lilley Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), William Lilley Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (47.1 vs 40.4 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 Friesland School and William Lilley Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sandiacre and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Friesland School: 1,120. William Lilley Infant and Nursery School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friesland School and William Lilley Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Friesland School is 192nd of 329 and William Lilley Infant and Nursery School is 702nd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).