Green Crescent School vs Old Basford School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 639 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Crescent School
Nottingham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
Old Basford School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Green Crescent School Nottingham, East Midlands | Old Basford School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1085 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #11761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 447 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 126.5% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.greencrescent.co.uk | www.oldbasfordschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Basford School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 215.
- •Green Crescent School is a independent school while Old Basford School 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 Green Crescent School better than Old Basford 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 Green Crescent School and Old Basford School?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Green Crescent School: 215. Old Basford School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Crescent School and Old Basford School rank in East Midlands?
Green Crescent School is unranked and Old Basford School is 1085th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).