Old Basford School vs Southwark Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 860 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Basford School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
Southwark Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
624 students
| Measure | Old Basford School Nottingham, East Midlands | Southwark Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1085 of 1,516 | #1174 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11761 of 15,697 | #12515 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 447 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 624 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 1% |
| 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.oldbasfordschool.co.uk | www.southwarkprimary.net/ |
The verdict
- •Old Basford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.4 vs 28.5).
- •Southwark Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •Old Basford School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 1%).
- •Southwark Primary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 447.
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 Old Basford School better than Southwark Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Basford School ranks higher (32.4 vs 28.5 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 Old Basford School and Southwark Primary School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Basford School: 447. Southwark Primary School: 624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Basford School and Southwark Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Old Basford School is 1085th of 1,516 and Southwark Primary School is 1174th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).