Greenwood Primary and Nursery School vs Outwood Academy Kirkby
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
Outwood Academy Kirkby
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
523 students
| Measure | Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Outwood Academy Kirkby Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #443 of 1,516 | #293 of 329 |
| National rank | #5812 of 15,697 | #3593 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 445 | 523 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 523 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 49.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.greenwoodprimary.org.uk | www.kirkby.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 19.4).
- •Outwood Academy Kirkby is the larger school with 523 students compared with 445.
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 Greenwood Primary and Nursery School better than Outwood Academy Kirkby?
On the Success Index (England), Greenwood Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (60.1 vs 19.4 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 Greenwood Primary and Nursery School and Outwood Academy Kirkby?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenwood Primary and Nursery School: 445. Outwood Academy Kirkby: 523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenwood Primary and Nursery School and Outwood Academy Kirkby rank in East Midlands?
Greenwood Primary and Nursery School is 443rd of 1,516 and Outwood Academy Kirkby is 293rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).