Brightside Nursery Infant School vs UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
445 students
| Measure | Brightside Nursery Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1358 of 1,636 | #205 of 366 |
| National rank | #13559 of 15,697 | #2377 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 206 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 114.4% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.5 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brightsideni.org.uk | www.utcsheffield.org.uk |
The verdict
- •UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 22.8).
- •UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is the larger school with 445 students compared with 206.
- •Brightside Nursery Infant School is a local authority school while UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 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 UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park?
On the Success Index (England), UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park ranks higher (41.6 vs 22.8 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 UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park?
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. UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brightside Nursery Infant School and UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brightside Nursery Infant School is 1358th of 1,636 and UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is 205th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).