John Clifford Primary School vs Trent Vale Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Clifford Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
Trent Vale Infant School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
148 students
| Measure | John Clifford Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Trent Vale Infant School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1239 of 1,516 | #498 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13068 of 15,697 | #6447 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 347 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | johnclifford.school | www.trentrylandsfederation.com/tv/welcome/ |
The verdict
- •Trent Vale Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 25.6).
- •John Clifford Primary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 148.
- •John Clifford Primary School is a academy school while Trent Vale Infant 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 John Clifford Primary School better than Trent Vale Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Trent Vale Infant School ranks higher (57.1 vs 25.6 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 John Clifford Primary School and Trent Vale Infant School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Clifford Primary School: 347. Trent Vale Infant School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Clifford Primary School and Trent Vale Infant School rank in East Midlands?
John Clifford Primary School is 1239th of 1,516 and Trent Vale Infant School is 498th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).