Friday Bridge Community Primary School vs Thomas Clarkson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friday Bridge Community Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
Thomas Clarkson Academy
Wisbech · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,295 students
| Measure | Friday Bridge Community Primary School Wisbech, East of England | Thomas Clarkson Academy Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1737 of 1,872 | #429 of 460 |
| National rank | #14435 of 15,697 | #3571 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 89 | 1,295 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 1,295 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 43.7% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.5 |
| town | Wisbech | Wisbech |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fridaybridge.cambs.sch.uk | www.thomasclarksonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Thomas Clarkson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.7 vs 16.9).
- •Thomas Clarkson Academy is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 89.
- •Friday Bridge Community Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Clarkson 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 Friday Bridge Community Primary School better than Thomas Clarkson Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Clarkson Academy ranks higher (19.7 vs 16.9 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 Friday Bridge Community Primary School and Thomas Clarkson Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Wisbech and Wisbech in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Friday Bridge Community Primary School: 89. Thomas Clarkson Academy: 1,295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friday Bridge Community Primary School and Thomas Clarkson Academy rank in East of England?
Friday Bridge Community Primary School is 1737th of 1,872 and Thomas Clarkson Academy is 429th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).