Nottingham Academy vs Standhill Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km 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
Standhill Infants' School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
111 students
| Measure | Nottingham Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Standhill Infants' School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #254 of 329 | #871 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3130 of 4,090 | #10070 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 1,947 | 111 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,947 | 111 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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.standhillinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Standhill Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 26.4).
- •Nottingham Academy is the larger school with 1,947 students compared with 111.
- •Nottingham Academy is a academy school while Standhill Infants' 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 Nottingham Academy better than Standhill Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), Standhill Infants' School ranks higher (40.4 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 Standhill Infants' School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nottingham Academy: 1,947. Standhill Infants' School: 111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nottingham Academy and Standhill Infants' School rank in East Midlands?
Nottingham Academy is 254th of 329 and Standhill Infants' School is 871st of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).