Netherfield Primary School vs Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherfield Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
466 students
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
164 students
| Measure | Netherfield Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Phoenix Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1274 of 1,516 | #411 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13439 of 15,697 | #5504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 466 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.netherfieldprimaryschool.com | www.phoenixinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 23.6).
- •Netherfield Primary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 164.
- •Netherfield Primary School is a academy school while Phoenix Infant and Nursery 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 Netherfield Primary School better than Phoenix Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Phoenix Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (61.7 vs 23.6 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 Netherfield Primary School and Phoenix Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherfield Primary School: 466. Phoenix Infant and Nursery School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherfield Primary School and Phoenix Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Netherfield Primary School is 1274th of 1,516 and Phoenix Infant and Nursery School is 411th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).