Ellison Primary Academy vs Sun Academy Bradwell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Primary Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
Sun Academy Bradwell
Newcastle-Under-Lyme · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
167 students
| Measure | Ellison Primary Academy Newcastle, West Midlands | Sun Academy Bradwell Newcastle-Under-Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #502 of 1,690 | #323 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5231 of 15,697 | #3433 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 329 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 19% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Newcastle-Under-Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellison.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.sunacademy.attrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sun Academy Bradwell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 63.0).
- •Sun Academy Bradwell does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Sun Academy Bradwell does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 8%).
- •Ellison Primary Academy is the larger school with 329 students compared with 167.
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 Ellison Primary Academy better than Sun Academy Bradwell?
On the Success Index (England), Sun Academy Bradwell ranks higher (72.5 vs 63.0 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 Ellison Primary Academy and Sun Academy Bradwell?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle-Under-Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellison Primary Academy: 329. Sun Academy Bradwell: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellison Primary Academy and Sun Academy Bradwell rank in West Midlands?
Ellison Primary Academy is 502nd of 1,690 and Sun Academy Bradwell is 323rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).