Bramcote Hills Primary School vs Firbeck Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bramcote Hills Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
Firbeck Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
173 students
| Measure | Bramcote Hills Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Firbeck Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 1,516 | #783 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1104 of 15,697 | #9367 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 416 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 47.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 7% |
| 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.bramcotehills.org | www.firbeck.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bramcote Hills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.5 vs 43.6).
- •Bramcote Hills Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 66%).
- •Bramcote Hills Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Bramcote Hills Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 173.
- •Bramcote Hills Primary School is a local authority school while Firbeck Academy is a academy 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 Bramcote Hills Primary School better than Firbeck Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bramcote Hills Primary School ranks higher (87.5 vs 43.6 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 Bramcote Hills Primary School and Firbeck Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bramcote Hills Primary School: 416. Firbeck Academy: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bramcote Hills Primary School and Firbeck Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bramcote Hills Primary School is 72nd of 1,516 and Firbeck Academy is 783rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).