Henry Whipple Primary School vs Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 974 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Whipple Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
243 students
| Measure | Henry Whipple Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1083 of 1,516 | #504 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11756 of 15,697 | #6484 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 194 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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.henrywhipple.co.uk/ | www.ourladyopsbulwell.com |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 32.4).
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 56%).
- •Henry Whipple Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 194.
- •Henry Whipple Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary 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 Henry Whipple Primary School better than Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 32.4 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 Henry Whipple Primary School and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Henry Whipple Primary School: 194. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Henry Whipple Primary School and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Henry Whipple Primary School is 1083rd of 1,516 and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is 504th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).