Parkdale Primary School vs The Carlton Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 719 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkdale Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
The Carlton Junior Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
224 students
| Measure | Parkdale Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Carlton Junior Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #275 of 1,516 | #280 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3935 of 15,697 | #4038 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 452 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 42% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 15% |
| 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.parkdale-primary.co.uk | www.thecarltonjunioracademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (69.9 vs 69.3).
- •The Carlton Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 76%).
- •The Carlton Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 10%).
- •Parkdale Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 224.
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 Parkdale Primary School better than The Carlton Junior Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Parkdale Primary School and The Carlton Junior Academy?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkdale Primary School: 452. The Carlton Junior Academy: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkdale Primary School and The Carlton Junior Academy rank in East Midlands?
Parkdale Primary School is 275th of 1,516 and The Carlton Junior Academy is 280th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).