Bridgewater Primary School vs St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Berkhamsted · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Berkhamsted · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
144 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Berkhamsted, East of England | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Berkhamsted, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 1,872 | #778 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2426 of 15,697 | #6538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 459 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 12% |
| 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 | Berkhamsted | Berkhamsted |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bridgewater.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stmore.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 56.7).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 58%).
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 144.
- •Bridgewater Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary 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 Bridgewater Primary School better than St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgewater Primary School ranks higher (78.2 vs 56.7 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 Bridgewater Primary School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berkhamsted and Berkhamsted in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Primary School: 459. St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in East of England?
Bridgewater Primary School is 314th of 1,872 and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 778th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).