Brightside Nursery Infant School vs Tinsley Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 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
Tinsley Meadows Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
650 students
| Measure | Brightside Nursery Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Tinsley Meadows Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1358 of 1,636 | #1368 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13559 of 15,697 | #13645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 206 | 650 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 650 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 114.4% | 121.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.tinsleymeadows.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.8 vs 22.3).
- •Tinsley Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 206.
- •Brightside Nursery Infant School is a local authority school while Tinsley Meadows 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 Tinsley Meadows Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brightside Nursery Infant School and Tinsley Meadows Primary School?
About 1.6 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. Tinsley Meadows Primary School: 650. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brightside Nursery Infant School and Tinsley Meadows Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brightside Nursery Infant School is 1358th of 1,636 and Tinsley Meadows Primary School is 1368th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).