Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School vs Lyons Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 915 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
269 students
Lyons Hall School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
558 students
| Measure | Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Braintree, East of England | Lyons Hall School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #874 of 1,872 | #335 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7206 of 15,697 | #2562 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 269 | 558 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 558 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gbins.co.uk | www.lyonshall.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lyons Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 53.5).
- •Lyons Hall School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 269.
- •Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Lyons Hall 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School better than Lyons Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Lyons Hall School ranks higher (77.5 vs 53.5 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 Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School and Lyons Hall School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School: 269. Lyons Hall School: 558. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School and Lyons Hall School rank in East of England?
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School is 874th of 1,872 and Lyons Hall School is 335th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).