Bradfield Primary School vs Brooklands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradfield Primary School
Manningtree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
111 students
Brooklands Primary School
Nr Manningtree · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
268 students
| Measure | Bradfield Primary School Manningtree, East of England | Brooklands Primary School Nr Manningtree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #962 of 1,872 | #350 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8007 of 15,697 | #2702 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 111 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | Manningtree | Nr Manningtree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bradfieldprimary.co.uk | www.brooklands.omat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brooklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 49.9).
- •Brooklands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •Brooklands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Brooklands Primary School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 111.
- •Bradfield Primary School is a local authority school while Brooklands Primary School is a academy 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 Bradfield Primary School better than Brooklands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brooklands Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 49.9 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 Bradfield Primary School and Brooklands Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Manningtree and Nr Manningtree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradfield Primary School: 111. Brooklands Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradfield Primary School and Brooklands Primary School rank in East of England?
Bradfield Primary School is 962nd of 1,872 and Brooklands Primary School is 350th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).