Brinsworth Academy vs Tinsley Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinsworth Academy
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,389 students
Tinsley Meadows Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
650 students
| Measure | Brinsworth Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Tinsley Meadows Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 366 | #1368 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2301 of 4,090 | #13645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,389 | 650 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,389 | 650 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 121.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Rotherham | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brinsworthacademy.org.uk/ | www.tinsleymeadows.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brinsworth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 22.3).
- •Brinsworth Academy is the larger school with 1,389 students compared with 650.
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 Brinsworth Academy better than Tinsley Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brinsworth Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 22.3 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 Brinsworth Academy and Tinsley Meadows Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brinsworth Academy: 1,389. Tinsley Meadows Primary School: 650. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brinsworth Academy and Tinsley Meadows Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brinsworth Academy is 195th of 366 and Tinsley Meadows Primary School is 1368th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).