Netherfield Primary School vs Willow Farm Primary 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
Willow Farm Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
243 students
| Measure | Netherfield Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Willow Farm Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1274 of 1,516 | #316 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13439 of 15,697 | #4401 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 466 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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.willowfarm.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Willow Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 23.6).
- •Willow Farm Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 51%).
- •Willow Farm Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Netherfield Primary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 243.
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 Willow Farm Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Farm Primary School ranks higher (67.4 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 Willow Farm Primary 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. Willow Farm Primary School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherfield Primary School and Willow Farm Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Netherfield Primary School is 1274th of 1,516 and Willow Farm Primary School is 316th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).