Air Balloon Hill Primary School vs E-ACT the Kingfisher School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km 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
E-ACT the Kingfisher School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
| Measure | Air Balloon Hill Primary School Bristol, South West | E-ACT the Kingfisher School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1052 of 1,695 | #1693 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9721 of 15,697 | #15618 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 788 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 788 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 55% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abhps.com/ | kingfisherschool.e-act.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Air Balloon Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 4.6).
- •Air Balloon Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 21%).
- •Air Balloon Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Air Balloon Hill Primary School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 112.
- •Air Balloon Hill Primary School is a local authority school while E-ACT the Kingfisher School 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 E-ACT the Kingfisher School?
On the Success Index (England), Air Balloon Hill Primary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 4.6 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 E-ACT the Kingfisher School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School: 788. E-ACT the Kingfisher School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Air Balloon Hill Primary School and E-ACT the Kingfisher School rank in South West?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School is 1052nd of 1,695 and E-ACT the Kingfisher School is 1693rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).