Bleasby Church of England Primary School vs The Minster School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bleasby Church of England Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
The Minster School
Southwell · Academy secondary · Ages 7–18
1,616 students
| Measure | Bleasby Church of England Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Minster School Southwell, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #300 of 1,516 | #16 of 329 |
| National rank | #4191 of 15,697 | #258 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 130 | 1,616 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 1,616 |
| Free school meals | 3.2% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 60% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.8 |
| town | Nottingham | Southwell |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bleasbyprimary.org.uk | www.minsterschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Minster School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 68.4).
- •The Minster School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 68%).
- •The Minster School does better on ks2: higher standard (60% vs 9%).
- •The Minster School is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 130.
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 Bleasby Church of England Primary School better than The Minster School?
On the Success Index (England), The Minster School ranks higher (90.2 vs 68.4 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 Bleasby Church of England Primary School and The Minster School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Southwell in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bleasby Church of England Primary School: 130. The Minster School: 1,616. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bleasby Church of England Primary School and The Minster School rank in East Midlands?
Bleasby Church of England Primary School is 300th of 1,516 and The Minster School is 16th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).