Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy vs Mellers Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 352 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Mellers Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Mellers Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1480 of 1,516 | #724 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15425 of 15,697 | #8839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 220 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 58.2% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.bluecoatbentinck.co.uk/ | mellersprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mellers Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 8.0).
- •Mellers Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 41%).
- •Mellers Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Mellers Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 220.
- •Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy is a academy school while Mellers 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 Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy better than Mellers Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mellers Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 8.0 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 Bentinck Primary Academy and Mellers Primary School?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy: 220. Mellers Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy and Mellers Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy is 1480th of 1,516 and Mellers Primary School is 724th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).