Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School vs Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 433 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
422 students
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1144 of 1,516 | #656 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12293 of 15,697 | #8166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 422 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.robertshaw.nottingham.sch.uk/ | www.southwoldprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 29.6).
- •Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 53%).
- •Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 203.
- •Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School 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 Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School better than Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre ranks higher (49.3 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 Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School and Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School: 422. Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School and Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre rank in East Midlands?
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School is 1144th 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).