Brookside Primary School vs Gotham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
319 students
Gotham Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
133 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Gotham Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 1,516 | #1202 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #965 of 15,697 | #12747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 319 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 319 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 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 | Loughborough | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brooksideprimary.co.uk/ | www.gothamprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brookside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 27.3).
- •Brookside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 48%).
- •Brookside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •Brookside Primary School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 133.
- •Brookside Primary School is a academy school while Gotham 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 Brookside Primary School better than Gotham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookside Primary School ranks higher (88.6 vs 27.3 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 Brookside Primary School and Gotham Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Primary School: 319. Gotham Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Primary School and Gotham Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brookside Primary School is 58th of 1,516 and Gotham Primary School is 1202nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).