Bagthorpe Primary School vs Brinsley Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bagthorpe Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
162 students
Brinsley Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Bagthorpe Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Brinsley Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 1,516 | #980 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4820 of 15,697 | #10971 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 162 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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.bagthorpeprimary.com | www.brinsley.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bagthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 36.3).
- •Bagthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 63%).
- •Bagthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Brinsley Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 162.
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 Bagthorpe Primary School better than Brinsley Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Bagthorpe Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 36.3 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 Bagthorpe Primary School and Brinsley Primary and Nursery School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bagthorpe Primary School: 162. Brinsley Primary and Nursery School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bagthorpe Primary School and Brinsley Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Bagthorpe Primary School is 357th of 1,516 and Brinsley Primary and Nursery School is 980th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).