Hollywell Primary School vs Larkfields Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollywell Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
Larkfields Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
243 students
| Measure | Hollywell Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Larkfields Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #212 of 1,516 | #890 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3061 of 15,697 | #10213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 208 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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.hollywellprimary.org | www.larkfields.schooljotter2.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hollywell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.6 vs 39.7).
- •Hollywell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 61%).
- •Hollywell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Larkfields Junior School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 208.
- •Hollywell Primary School is a academy school while Larkfields Junior School is a local authority 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 Hollywell Primary School better than Larkfields Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hollywell Primary School ranks higher (74.6 vs 39.7 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 Hollywell Primary School and Larkfields Junior School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollywell Primary School: 208. Larkfields Junior School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollywell Primary School and Larkfields Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Hollywell Primary School is 212th of 1,516 and Larkfields Junior School is 890th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).