Radford Primary School Academy vs Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 841 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Radford Primary School Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
422 students
| Measure | Radford Primary School Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 1,516 | #1144 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6456 of 15,697 | #12293 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 5% |
| 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.radfordacademy.co.uk | www.robertshaw.nottingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Radford Primary School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 29.6).
- •Radford Primary School Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 53%).
- •Radford Primary School Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 207.
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 Radford Primary School Academy better than Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Radford Primary School Academy ranks higher (57.0 vs 29.6 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 Radford Primary School Academy and Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Radford Primary School Academy: 207. Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Radford Primary School Academy and Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Radford Primary School Academy is 499th of 1,516 and Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School is 1144th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).