Hollygirt School vs Sycamore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 556 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollygirt School
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
175 students
Sycamore Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
466 students
| Measure | Hollygirt School Nottingham, East Midlands | Sycamore Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #327 of 329 | #1360 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4056 of 4,090 | #14285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 175 | 466 |
| Pupils on roll | 175 | 466 |
| Free school meals | – | 55.8% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 10.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hollygirt.co.uk | www.sycamoreacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.0 vs 3.4).
- •Sycamore Academy is the larger school with 466 students compared with 175.
- •Hollygirt School is a independent school while Sycamore Academy 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 Hollygirt School better than Sycamore Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sycamore Academy ranks higher (18.0 vs 3.4 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 Hollygirt School and Sycamore Academy?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollygirt School: 175. Sycamore Academy: 466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollygirt School and Sycamore Academy rank in East Midlands?
Hollygirt School is 327th of 329 and Sycamore Academy is 1360th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).