Priory Junior School vs The Carlton Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
The Carlton Infant Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
182 students
| Measure | Priory Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Carlton Infant Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1309 of 1,516 | #990 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13891 of 15,697 | #11052 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 202 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.thecarltoninfantacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Carlton Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 20.6).
- •Priory Junior School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 182.
- •Priory Junior School is a local authority school while The Carlton Infant 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 Priory Junior School better than The Carlton Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Carlton Infant Academy ranks higher (36.0 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 The Carlton Infant Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Junior School: 202. The Carlton Infant Academy: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Junior School and The Carlton Infant Academy rank in East Midlands?
Priory Junior School is 1309th of 1,516 and The Carlton Infant Academy is 990th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).