Bridgewater Primary School vs Middleton Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 82 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
650 students
Middleton Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
668 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Middleton Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 1,516 | #855 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2700 of 15,697 | #9950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 650 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 650 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | Northampton | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bridgewaterprimary.net/ | www.middletonprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 40.9).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 57%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Middleton Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 650.
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 Bridgewater Primary School better than Middleton Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgewater Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 40.9 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 Bridgewater Primary School and Middleton Primary and Nursery School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Primary School: 650. Middleton Primary and Nursery School: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and Middleton Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Bridgewater Primary School is 185th of 1,516 and Middleton Primary and Nursery School is 855th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).