Bridge Junior School vs Sawley Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridge Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
295 students
Sawley Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
295 students
| Measure | Bridge Junior School Leicester, East Midlands | Sawley Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1300 of 1,516 | #832 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13782 of 15,697 | #9739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 295 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 9% |
| 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 | Leicester | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bridge.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.sawleyjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sawley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 21.3).
- •Sawley Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 43%).
- •Sawley Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 1%).
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 Bridge Junior School better than Sawley Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Sawley Junior School ranks higher (41.9 vs 21.3 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 Bridge Junior School and Sawley Junior School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridge Junior School: 295. Sawley Junior School: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridge Junior School and Sawley Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Bridge Junior School is 1300th of 1,516 and Sawley Junior School is 832nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).