Radford Primary School Academy vs Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 692 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
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Radford Primary School Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 1,516 | #656 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6456 of 15,697 | #8166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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.southwoldprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Radford Primary School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 49.3).
- •Radford Primary School Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 66%).
- •Radford Primary School Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Radford Primary School Academy is the larger school with 207 students compared with 203.
- •Radford Primary School Academy is a academy school while Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre 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 Radford Primary School Academy better than Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Radford Primary School Academy ranks higher (57.0 vs 49.3 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 Radford Primary School Academy and Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Radford Primary School Academy: 207. Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Radford Primary School Academy and Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre rank in East Midlands?
Radford Primary School Academy is 499th of 1,516 and Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre is 656th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).