Huntingdon Academy vs Sycamore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 350 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingdon Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
Sycamore Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
466 students
| Measure | Huntingdon Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Sycamore Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #238 of 1,516 | #1360 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3446 of 15,697 | #14285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 434 | 466 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 466 |
| Free school meals | 49.7% | 55.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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.leadacademytrust.co.uk/ | www.sycamoreacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Huntingdon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 18.0).
- •Huntingdon Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 51%).
- •Huntingdon Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Sycamore Academy is the larger school with 466 students compared with 434.
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 Huntingdon Academy better than Sycamore Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Huntingdon Academy ranks higher (72.4 vs 18.0 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 Huntingdon Academy and Sycamore Academy?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huntingdon Academy: 434. Sycamore Academy: 466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huntingdon Academy and Sycamore Academy rank in East Midlands?
Huntingdon Academy is 238th of 1,516 and Sycamore Academy is 1360th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).