Greenfields Community School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfields Community School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | Greenfields Community School Nottingham, East Midlands | St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1013 of 1,516 | #686 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11219 of 15,697 | #8501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 235 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 34.7% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 9% |
| 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.greenfields.nottingham.sch.uk | www.st-patricks.nottingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 35.1).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 62%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Greenfields Community School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 196.
- •Greenfields Community School is a local authority school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 Greenfields Community School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (47.7 vs 35.1 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 Greenfields Community School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenfields Community School: 235. St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenfields Community School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Greenfields Community School is 1013th of 1,516 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 686th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).