Porchester Junior School vs The Wells Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 967 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porchester Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
178 students
The Wells Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
634 students
| Measure | Porchester Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Wells Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #472 of 1,516 | #222 of 329 |
| National rank | #6153 of 15,697 | #2833 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 178 | 634 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 634 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 47.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 79.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.porchester.notts.sch.uk/ | www.thewellsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Porchester Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 32.5).
- •The Wells Academy is the larger school with 634 students compared with 178.
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 Porchester Junior School better than The Wells Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Porchester Junior School ranks higher (58.5 vs 32.5 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 Porchester Junior School and The Wells Academy?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Porchester Junior School: 178. The Wells Academy: 634. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Porchester Junior School and The Wells Academy rank in East Midlands?
Porchester Junior School is 472nd of 1,516 and The Wells Academy is 222nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).