Friday Bridge Community Primary School vs Upwell Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.2 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
Upwell Academy
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Friday Bridge Community Primary School Wisbech, East of England | Upwell Academy Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1737 of 1,872 | #1787 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14435 of 15,697 | #14817 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 89 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Wisbech | Wisbech |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fridaybridge.cambs.sch.uk | www.upwellacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Friday Bridge Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.9 vs 14.0).
- •Upwell Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (31% vs 29%).
- •Friday Bridge Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Upwell Academy is the larger school with 180 students compared with 89.
- •Friday Bridge Community Primary School is a local authority school while Upwell 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 Upwell Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Friday Bridge Community Primary School ranks higher (16.9 vs 14.0 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 Upwell Academy?
About 4.2 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. Upwell Academy: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friday Bridge Community Primary School and Upwell Academy rank in East of England?
Friday Bridge Community Primary School is 1737th of 1,872 and Upwell Academy is 1787th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).