Branston Junior Academy vs Firbeck Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branston Junior Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
174 students
Firbeck Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
173 students
| Measure | Branston Junior Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | Firbeck Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #940 of 1,516 | #783 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10605 of 15,697 | #9367 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 174 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 47.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Lincoln | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.branstonjunioracademy.co.uk | www.firbeck.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Firbeck Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 37.9).
- •Firbeck Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 57%).
- •Firbeck Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Branston Junior Academy is the larger school with 174 students compared with 173.
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 Branston Junior Academy better than Firbeck Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Firbeck Academy ranks higher (43.6 vs 37.9 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 Branston Junior Academy and Firbeck Academy?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Branston Junior Academy: 174. Firbeck Academy: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Branston Junior Academy and Firbeck Academy rank in East Midlands?
Branston Junior Academy is 940th of 1,516 and Firbeck Academy is 783rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).