Park Vale Academy vs Westglade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 329 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Vale Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
880 students
Westglade Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Park Vale Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Westglade Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #213 of 329 | #743 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2761 of 4,090 | #9010 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 880 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 880 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.parkvaleacademy.org.uk | www.westgladeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westglade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 33.7).
- •Park Vale Academy is the larger school with 880 students compared with 237.
- •Park Vale Academy is a academy school while Westglade Primary 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 Park Vale Academy better than Westglade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westglade Primary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 33.7 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 Park Vale Academy and Westglade Primary School?
About 329 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Vale Academy: 880. Westglade Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Vale Academy and Westglade Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Park Vale Academy is 213th of 329 and Westglade Primary School is 743rd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).