Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School vs Paget High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students
Paget High School
Burton-on-Trent · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
606 students
| Measure | Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | Paget High School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 1,690 | #375 of 493 |
| National rank | #1081 of 15,697 | #3214 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 86 | 606 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 606 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 18.2% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.8 |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.branstonlocksprimary.co.uk | www.paget.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 24.5).
- •Paget High School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 86.
- •Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Paget High 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 Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School better than Paget High School?
On the Success Index (England), Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (87.6 vs 24.5 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 Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School and Paget High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School: 86. Paget High School: 606. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School and Paget High School rank in West Midlands?
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School is 87th of 1,690 and Paget High School is 375th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).