Quarrydale Academy vs St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 983 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quarrydale Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,265 students
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
| Measure | Quarrydale Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #262 of 329 | #296 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3222 of 4,090 | #4163 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,265 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,265 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 120.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.quarrydale.notts.sch.uk/ | www.st-andrews.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 24.3).
- •Quarrydale Academy is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 353.
- •Quarrydale Academy is a academy school while St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Quarrydale Academy better than St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (68.6 vs 24.3 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 Quarrydale Academy and St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Quarrydale Academy: 1,265. St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Quarrydale Academy and St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Quarrydale Academy is 262nd of 329 and St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School is 296th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).