James Peacock Infant and Nursery School vs The Milford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Peacock Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
300 students
The Milford Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
430 students
| Measure | James Peacock Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Milford Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 1,516 | #687 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1090 of 15,697 | #8505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 300 | 430 |
| Pupils on roll | 300 | 430 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.jamespeacock.org.uk/ | www.milfordacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •James Peacock Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 47.7).
- •The Milford Academy is the larger school with 430 students compared with 300.
- •James Peacock Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Milford 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 James Peacock Infant and Nursery School better than The Milford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), James Peacock Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (87.6 vs 47.7 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 James Peacock Infant and Nursery School and The Milford Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
James Peacock Infant and Nursery School: 300. The Milford Academy: 430. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do James Peacock Infant and Nursery School and The Milford Academy rank in East Midlands?
James Peacock Infant and Nursery School is 70th of 1,516 and The Milford Academy is 687th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).