Brooklands Primary School vs The Isaac Newton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklands Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
365 students
The Isaac Newton Primary School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
| Measure | Brooklands Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Isaac Newton Primary School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #776 of 1,516 | #1283 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9330 of 15,697 | #13581 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 365 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 50.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 8% |
| 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 | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brooklands.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | isaacnewton-cit.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brooklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 22.7).
- •Brooklands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 42%).
- •The Isaac Newton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
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 Brooklands Primary School better than The Isaac Newton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brooklands Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 22.7 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 Brooklands Primary School and The Isaac Newton Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooklands Primary School: 365. The Isaac Newton Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooklands Primary School and The Isaac Newton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brooklands Primary School is 776th of 1,516 and The Isaac Newton Primary School is 1283rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).