Brigantia Hill Fort Academy vs Brightside Nursery Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brigantia Hill Fort Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
325 students
Brightside Nursery Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
| Measure | Brigantia Hill Fort Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Brightside Nursery Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1488 of 1,636 | #1358 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14547 of 15,697 | #13559 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 325 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 114.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.brightsideni.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brightside Nursery Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.8 vs 16.2).
- •Brigantia Hill Fort Academy is the larger school with 325 students compared with 206.
- •Brigantia Hill Fort Academy is a academy school while Brightside Nursery Infant 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 Brigantia Hill Fort Academy better than Brightside Nursery Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Brightside Nursery Infant School ranks higher (22.8 vs 16.2 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 Brigantia Hill Fort Academy and Brightside Nursery Infant School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brigantia Hill Fort Academy: 325. Brightside Nursery Infant School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brigantia Hill Fort Academy and Brightside Nursery Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brigantia Hill Fort Academy is 1488th of 1,636 and Brightside Nursery Infant School is 1358th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).