Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy vs Orchard Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
Orchard Primary School and Nursery
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
| Measure | Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Orchard Primary School and Nursery Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #621 of 1,516 | #1047 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7747 of 15,697 | #11522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 461 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 56% |
| 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 | Sutton-in-Ashfield | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.leamingtonpa.org.uk | www.orchard-pri.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 33.6).
- •Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 56%).
- •Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 344.
- •Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy is a academy school while Orchard Primary School and Nursery 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 Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy better than Orchard Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy ranks higher (51.0 vs 33.6 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 Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy and Orchard Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy: 461. Orchard Primary School and Nursery: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy and Orchard Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy is 621st of 1,516 and Orchard Primary School and Nursery is 1047th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).