Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School vs Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
258 students
Croft Primary School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
364 students
| Measure | Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Croft Primary School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1503 of 1,516 | #1140 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15588 of 15,697 | #12260 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 258 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 258 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 61.4% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Sutton-in-Ashfield | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brierleyforestprimary.co.uk | www.croft.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.7 vs 5.3).
- •Croft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 20%).
- •Croft Primary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 258.
- •Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Croft Primary School is a local authority 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 Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School better than Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Croft Primary School ranks higher (29.7 vs 5.3 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 Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School and Croft Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School: 258. Croft Primary School: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School and Croft Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School is 1503rd of 1,516 and Croft Primary School is 1140th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).