Harrington Junior School vs Wilsthorpe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 130 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrington Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
218 students
Wilsthorpe School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,236 students
| Measure | Harrington Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | Wilsthorpe School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1012 of 1,516 | #105 of 329 |
| National rank | #11196 of 15,697 | #1286 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 218 | 1,236 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 1,236 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.harrington.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.wilsthorpe.ttct.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wilsthorpe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 35.2).
- •Wilsthorpe School is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 218.
- •Harrington Junior School is a local authority school while Wilsthorpe 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 Harrington Junior School better than Wilsthorpe School?
On the Success Index (England), Wilsthorpe School ranks higher (64.2 vs 35.2 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 Harrington Junior School and Wilsthorpe School?
About 130 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrington Junior School: 218. Wilsthorpe School: 1,236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrington Junior School and Wilsthorpe School rank in East Midlands?
Harrington Junior School is 1012th of 1,516 and Wilsthorpe School is 105th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).