St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School vs Welbeck Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
Welbeck Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
352 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Welbeck Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #686 of 1,516 | #198 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8501 of 15,697 | #2893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 196 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 111.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 20% |
| 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.st-patricks.nottingham.sch.uk/ | www.welbeck.nottingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Welbeck Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 47.7).
- •Welbeck Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 63%).
- •Welbeck Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 9%).
- •Welbeck Primary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 196.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Welbeck Primary 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School better than Welbeck Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Welbeck Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 47.7 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School and Welbeck Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 196. Welbeck Primary School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School and Welbeck Primary School rank in East Midlands?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 686th of 1,516 and Welbeck Primary School is 198th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).