Michael Drayton Junior School vs Nursery Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael Drayton Junior School
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
578 students
Nursery Hill Primary School
Nuneaton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
171 students
| Measure | Michael Drayton Junior School Nuneaton, West Midlands | Nursery Hill Primary School Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1366 of 1,690 | #1037 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12927 of 15,697 | #10150 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 578 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 578 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.michaeldraytonjunior.co.uk/ | www.nurseryhillprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nursery Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 26.4).
- •Michael Drayton Junior School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 171.
- •Michael Drayton Junior School is a academy school while Nursery Hill 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 Michael Drayton Junior School better than Nursery Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nursery Hill Primary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 26.4 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 Michael Drayton Junior School and Nursery Hill Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Michael Drayton Junior School: 578. Nursery Hill Primary School: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Michael Drayton Junior School and Nursery Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Michael Drayton Junior School is 1366th of 1,690 and Nursery Hill Primary School is 1037th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).