Sun Academy Bradwell vs Thomas Russell Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sun Academy Bradwell
Newcastle-Under-Lyme · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
167 students
Thomas Russell Infants School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
167 students
| Measure | Sun Academy Bradwell Newcastle-Under-Lyme, West Midlands | Thomas Russell Infants School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #323 of 1,690 | #26 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3433 of 15,697 | #294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 167 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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-Under-Lyme | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sunacademy.attrust.org.uk | www.thomasrussellinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Russell Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 72.5).
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 Sun Academy Bradwell better than Thomas Russell Infants School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Russell Infants School ranks higher (95.4 vs 72.5 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 Sun Academy Bradwell and Thomas Russell Infants School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sun Academy Bradwell: 167. Thomas Russell Infants School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sun Academy Bradwell and Thomas Russell Infants School rank in West Midlands?
Sun Academy Bradwell is 323rd of 1,690 and Thomas Russell Infants School is 26th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).