Abbeywood Community School vs Bailey's Court Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeywood Community School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,294 students
Bailey's Court Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
| Measure | Abbeywood Community School Bristol, South West | Bailey's Court Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 402 | #528 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1714 of 4,090 | #5108 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,294 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,294 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.6 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbeywoodschool.com | www.baileyscourt.com |
The verdict
- •Bailey's Court Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 55.0).
- •Abbeywood Community School is the larger school with 1,294 students compared with 400.
- •Abbeywood Community School is a academy school while Bailey's Court Primary School is a local authority 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 Abbeywood Community School better than Bailey's Court Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bailey's Court Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 55.0 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 Abbeywood Community School and Bailey's Court Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeywood Community School: 1,294. Bailey's Court Primary School: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeywood Community School and Bailey's Court Primary School rank in South West?
Abbeywood Community School is 155th of 402 and Bailey's Court Primary School is 528th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).