Parklands Infant and Nursery School vs The Long Eaton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parklands Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
205 students
The Long Eaton School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,121 students
| Measure | Parklands Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Long Eaton School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1124 of 1,516 | #224 of 329 |
| National rank | #12120 of 15,697 | #2863 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 205 | 1,121 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 1,121 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106.8% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.2 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.parklands-school.co.uk | www.longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Long Eaton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 30.5).
- •The Long Eaton School is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 205.
- •Parklands Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Long Eaton School 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 Parklands Infant and Nursery School better than The Long Eaton School?
On the Success Index (England), The Long Eaton School ranks higher (31.9 vs 30.5 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 Parklands Infant and Nursery School and The Long Eaton School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parklands Infant and Nursery School: 205. The Long Eaton School: 1,121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parklands Infant and Nursery School and The Long Eaton School rank in East Midlands?
Parklands Infant and Nursery School is 1124th of 1,516 and The Long Eaton School is 224th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).