Air Balloon Hill Primary School vs Bristol Brunel Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 927 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
788 students
Bristol Brunel Academy
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,267 students
| Measure | Air Balloon Hill Primary School Bristol, South West | Bristol Brunel Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1052 of 1,695 | #246 of 402 |
| National rank | #9721 of 15,697 | #2421 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 788 | 1,267 |
| Pupils on roll | 788 | 1,267 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abhps.com/ | www.bba.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Air Balloon Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 40.8).
- •Bristol Brunel Academy is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 788.
- •Air Balloon Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Bristol Brunel 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 Air Balloon Hill Primary School better than Bristol Brunel Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Air Balloon Hill Primary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 40.8 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 Air Balloon Hill Primary School and Bristol Brunel Academy?
About 927 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School: 788. Bristol Brunel Academy: 1,267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Air Balloon Hill Primary School and Bristol Brunel Academy rank in South West?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School is 1052nd of 1,695 and Bristol Brunel Academy is 246th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).