Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School vs The Bliss Charity School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 104 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
177 students
The Bliss Charity School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | The Bliss Charity School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1437 of 1,516 | #74 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15006 of 15,697 | #1140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 177 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.healdswood.notts.sch.uk/ | www.bliss.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Bliss Charity School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 12.3).
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 Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School better than The Bliss Charity School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bliss Charity School ranks higher (87.2 vs 12.3 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 Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School and The Bliss Charity School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School: 177. The Bliss Charity School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School and The Bliss Charity School rank in East Midlands?
Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School is 1437th of 1,516 and The Bliss Charity School is 74th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).