Brunswick Community Primary School vs Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick Community Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
347 students
| Measure | Brunswick Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rainbow Forge Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1106 of 1,636 | #1420 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11254 of 15,697 | #14011 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 459 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 47% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.brunswickprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.rainbowforgeacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brunswick Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.9 vs 19.9).
- •Brunswick Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 45%).
- •Brunswick Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Brunswick Community Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 347.
- •Brunswick Community Primary School is a local authority school while Rainbow Forge Primary Academy 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 Brunswick Community Primary School better than Rainbow Forge Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brunswick Community Primary School ranks higher (34.9 vs 19.9 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 Brunswick Community Primary School and Rainbow Forge Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunswick Community Primary School: 459. Rainbow Forge Primary Academy: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunswick Community Primary School and Rainbow Forge Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brunswick Community Primary School is 1106th of 1,636 and Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is 1420th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).