The Carlton Infant Academy vs The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 352 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Carlton Infant Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
182 students
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | The Carlton Infant Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #990 of 1,516 | #689 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11052 of 15,697 | #8534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 182 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.thecarltoninfantacademy.org.uk | www.sacredheart.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 36.0).
- •The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 219 students compared with 182.
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 The Carlton Infant Academy better than The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (47.6 vs 36.0 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 The Carlton Infant Academy and The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Carlton Infant Academy: 182. The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Carlton Infant Academy and The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
The Carlton Infant Academy is 990th of 1,516 and The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is 689th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).