Priory Junior School vs Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
202 students
Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
279 students
| Measure | Priory Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | Stanhope Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1309 of 1,516 | #388 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13891 of 15,697 | #5187 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 63.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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.priory-jun.notts.sch.uk | www.stanhopeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stanhope Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 20.6).
- •Stanhope Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 39%).
- •Stanhope Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Stanhope Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 202.
- •Priory Junior School is a local authority school while Stanhope Primary and Nursery 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 Priory Junior School better than Stanhope Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanhope Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (63.3 vs 20.6 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 Priory Junior School and Stanhope Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Junior School: 202. Stanhope Primary and Nursery School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Junior School and Stanhope Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Priory Junior School is 1309th of 1,516 and Stanhope Primary and Nursery School is 388th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).