Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School vs The Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
85 students
The Meadows Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
| Measure | Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Lincoln, East Midlands | The Meadows Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1043 of 1,516 | #648 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11487 of 15,697 | #8103 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 85 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bracebridge.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.themeadowsprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 33.7).
- •The Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 85.
- •Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School is a academy school while The Meadows 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 Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School better than The Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Meadows Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 33.7 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 Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School and The Meadows Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School: 85. The Meadows Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School and The Meadows Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School is 1043rd of 1,516 and The Meadows Primary School is 648th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).