Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bridport, South West DT6 6HD · Dorset
#442 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#4298 of 15,697 nationally
About Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bridport, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 107 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 67.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 442nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 107; capacity filled 95.5%.
There are 11 schools in Bridport; Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks 2nd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)67%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 107
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
194 students · 2.0 km away
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
100 students · 2.4 km away
Bridport Primary School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
267 students · 2.7 km away
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
756 students · 3.0 km away
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bridport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
109 students · 4.4 km away
Loders CofE Primary Academy
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
72 students · 5.0 km away
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students · 5.9 km away
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bridport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
33 students · 7.6 km away
Charmouth Primary School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
71 students · 8.0 km away
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Beaminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Gwinear Community Primary School
Hayle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
Hartland Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
Woolsery Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
108 students
Kingswood Primary School
Kingswood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
North Nibley CofE Primary School
Wotton-Under-Edge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
Minety Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 67.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #442 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks #442 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #4298 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School had 107 students in 2025.
Is Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.