Bracken Lane Primary Academy vs St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bracken Lane Primary Academy
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Bracken Lane Primary Academy Retford, East Midlands | St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 1,516 | #331 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3638 of 15,697 | #4561 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 233 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 13% |
| 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 | Retford | Retford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brackenlaneprimary-ac.org.uk | www.st-josephs.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bracken Lane Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 66.6).
- •Bracken Lane Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Bracken Lane Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •Bracken Lane Primary Academy is the larger school with 233 students compared with 224.
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 Bracken Lane Primary Academy better than St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bracken Lane Primary Academy ranks higher (71.4 vs 66.6 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 Bracken Lane Primary Academy and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Retford and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bracken Lane Primary Academy: 233. St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bracken Lane Primary Academy and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bracken Lane Primary Academy is 255th of 1,516 and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 331st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).