Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School vs Carisbrooke College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 8.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
Carisbrooke College
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
615 students
| Measure | Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School Newport, South East | Carisbrooke College Newport, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2362 of 2,471 | #440 of 679 |
| National rank | #14651 of 15,697 | #2758 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 97 | 615 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 615 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newport | Newport |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brighstoneprimary.org.uk | carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Carisbrooke College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 15.3).
- •Carisbrooke College is the larger school with 615 students compared with 97.
- •Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Carisbrooke College 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 Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School better than Carisbrooke College?
On the Success Index (England), Carisbrooke College ranks higher (33.7 vs 15.3 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 Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School and Carisbrooke College?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Newport and Newport in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School: 97. Carisbrooke College: 615. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School and Carisbrooke College rank in South East?
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School is 2362nd of 2,471 and Carisbrooke College is 440th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).