Nottingham Academy vs Parkdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 931 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nottingham Academy
Nottingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,947 students
Parkdale Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | Nottingham Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Parkdale Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #254 of 329 | #275 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3130 of 4,090 | #3935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,947 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,947 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.2 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.nottinghamacademy.org/ | www.parkdale-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 26.4).
- •Parkdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 47%).
- •Parkdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Nottingham Academy is the larger school with 1,947 students compared with 452.
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 Nottingham Academy better than Parkdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkdale Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 26.4 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 Nottingham Academy and Parkdale Primary School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nottingham Academy: 1,947. Parkdale Primary School: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nottingham Academy and Parkdale Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Nottingham Academy is 254th of 329 and Parkdale Primary School is 275th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).