Abbey Road Primary School vs Brookside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Road Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
431 students
Brookside Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
431 students
| Measure | Abbey Road Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Brookside Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #65 of 1,516 | #81 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #996 of 15,697 | #1241 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 92% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 13% |
| 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 | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyroadprimary.co.uk/ | www.brookside.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 86.3).
- •Brookside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 80%).
- •Abbey Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
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 Abbey Road Primary School better than Brookside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Road Primary School ranks higher (88.3 vs 86.3 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 Abbey Road Primary School and Brookside Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Road Primary School: 431. Brookside Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Road Primary School and Brookside Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Abbey Road Primary School is 65th of 1,516 and Brookside Primary School is 81st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).