Brightside Nursery Infant School vs Owler Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightside Nursery Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
Owler Brook Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
| Measure | Brightside Nursery Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Owler Brook Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1358 of 1,636 | #1429 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13559 of 15,697 | #14080 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 206 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 71.2% |
| Capacity filled | 114.4% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | www.owlerbrookprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brightside Nursery Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.8 vs 19.4).
- •Owler Brook Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 206.
- •Brightside Nursery Infant School is a local authority school while Owler Brook Primary 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brightside Nursery Infant School better than Owler Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brightside Nursery Infant School ranks higher (22.8 vs 19.4 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 Brightside Nursery Infant School and Owler Brook Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brightside Nursery Infant School: 206. Owler Brook Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brightside Nursery Infant School and Owler Brook Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brightside Nursery Infant School is 1358th of 1,636 and Owler Brook Primary School is 1429th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).