Keyworth Primary and Nursery School vs Willow Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keyworth Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
170 students
Willow Brook Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Keyworth Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Willow Brook Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1016 of 1,516 | #594 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11257 of 15,697 | #7505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 170 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 1.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 11% |
| 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.keyworth.notts.sch.uk/ | www.willowbrook.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willow Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 34.9).
- •Keyworth Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 52%).
- •Willow Brook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Willow Brook Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 170.
- •Keyworth Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Willow Brook Primary 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 Keyworth Primary and Nursery School better than Willow Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Brook Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 34.9 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 Keyworth Primary and Nursery School and Willow Brook Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Keyworth Primary and Nursery School: 170. Willow Brook Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Keyworth Primary and Nursery School and Willow Brook Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Keyworth Primary and Nursery School is 1016th of 1,516 and Willow Brook Primary School is 594th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).