Priestsic Primary and Nursery School vs Quarrydale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 935 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
Quarrydale Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,265 students
| Measure | Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Quarrydale Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1399 of 1,516 | #262 of 329 |
| National rank | #14641 of 15,697 | #3222 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 425 | 1,265 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 1,265 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 81.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | Sutton-in-Ashfield | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.priestsicprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.quarrydale.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Quarrydale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 15.4).
- •Quarrydale Academy is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 425.
- •Priestsic Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Quarrydale 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 Priestsic Primary and Nursery School better than Quarrydale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Quarrydale Academy ranks higher (24.3 vs 15.4 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 Priestsic Primary and Nursery School and Quarrydale Academy?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School: 425. Quarrydale Academy: 1,265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priestsic Primary and Nursery School and Quarrydale Academy rank in East Midlands?
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School is 1399th of 1,516 and Quarrydale Academy is 262nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).