Bluecoat Beechdale Academy vs Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 760 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
887 students
Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
401 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 329 | #1257 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3940 of 4,090 | #13288 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 887 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 887 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 68.2% | 52.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 66.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 35.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatbeechdale.co.uk | www.brocklewoodprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.4 vs 10.6).
- •Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is the larger school with 887 students compared with 401.
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 Bluecoat Beechdale Academy better than Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (24.4 vs 10.6 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 Bluecoat Beechdale Academy and Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy: 887. Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Beechdale Academy and Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is 318th of 329 and Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School is 1257th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).