The West Bridgford School vs West Bridgford Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The West Bridgford School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,809 students
West Bridgford Infant School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
240 students
| Measure | The West Bridgford School Nottingham, East Midlands | West Bridgford Infant School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #6 of 329 | #5 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #157 of 4,090 | #113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,809 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,809 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 135.8% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 80.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.9 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.wbs.school | www.westbridgfordinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Bridgford Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.9 vs 93.8).
- •The West Bridgford School is the larger school with 1,809 students compared with 240.
- •The West Bridgford School is a academy school while West Bridgford Infant 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 The West Bridgford School better than West Bridgford Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), West Bridgford Infant School ranks higher (97.9 vs 93.8 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 The West Bridgford School and West Bridgford Infant School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The West Bridgford School: 1,809. West Bridgford Infant School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The West Bridgford School and West Bridgford Infant School rank in East Midlands?
The West Bridgford School is 6th of 329 and West Bridgford Infant School is 5th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).