Kimberley Primary School vs Larkfields Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 879 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimberley Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
Larkfields Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
243 students
| Measure | Kimberley Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Larkfields Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #914 of 1,516 | #890 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10369 of 15,697 | #10213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 193 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.kimberleyprimary.org.uk/ | www.larkfields.schooljotter2.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (38.9 vs 39.7).
- •Kimberley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 61%).
- •Larkfields Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Larkfields Junior School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 193.
- •Kimberley 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 Kimberley Primary School better than Larkfields Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kimberley Primary School and Larkfields Junior School?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kimberley Primary School: 193. Larkfields Junior School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kimberley Primary School and Larkfields Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Kimberley Primary School is 914th of 1,516 and Larkfields Junior School is 890th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).