Orchard Primary School and Nursery vs The West Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 657 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Primary School and Nursery
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
The West Park Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
| Measure | Orchard Primary School and Nursery Nottingham, East Midlands | The West Park Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1047 of 1,516 | #1003 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11522 of 15,697 | #11119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 344 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 344 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 44.7% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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.orchard-pri.notts.sch.uk/ | www.westparkacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The West Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.7 vs 33.6).
- •The West Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 56%).
- •Orchard Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Orchard Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 344 students compared with 240.
- •Orchard Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while The West Park Academy is a academy 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 Orchard Primary School and Nursery better than The West Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The West Park Academy ranks higher (35.7 vs 33.6 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 Orchard Primary School and Nursery and The West Park Academy?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Primary School and Nursery: 344. The West Park Academy: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Primary School and Nursery and The West Park Academy rank in East Midlands?
Orchard Primary School and Nursery is 1047th of 1,516 and The West Park Academy is 1003rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).