Haydn Primary School vs Nottingham Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 753 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haydn Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Nottingham Free School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
699 students
| Measure | Haydn Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Nottingham Free School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 1,516 | #109 of 329 |
| National rank | #1690 of 15,697 | #1304 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 459 | 699 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 699 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 111.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.1 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.haydn.nottingham.sch.uk | www.nottinghamfreeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Haydn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 63.8).
- •Nottingham Free School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 459.
- •Haydn Primary School is a local authority school while Nottingham Free 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 Haydn Primary School better than Nottingham Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Haydn Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 63.8 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 Haydn Primary School and Nottingham Free School?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haydn Primary School: 459. Nottingham Free School: 699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haydn Primary School and Nottingham Free School rank in East Midlands?
Haydn Primary School is 111th of 1,516 and Nottingham Free School is 109th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).