Ashcott Primary School vs Brookside Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashcott Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Brookside Community Primary School
Street · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
544 students
| Measure | Ashcott Primary School Bridgwater, South West | Brookside Community Primary School Street, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1429 of 1,695 | #1167 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12987 of 15,697 | #10707 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 117 | 544 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 544 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Bridgwater | Street |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashcott.somerset.sch.uk | www.brooksideacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brookside Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 26.0).
- •Ashcott Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 48%).
- •Brookside Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Brookside Community Primary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 117.
- •Ashcott Primary School is a local authority school while Brookside Community Primary 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 Ashcott Primary School better than Brookside Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookside Community Primary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 26.0 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 Ashcott Primary School and Brookside Community Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Street in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashcott Primary School: 117. Brookside Community Primary School: 544. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashcott Primary School and Brookside Community Primary School rank in South West?
Ashcott Primary School is 1429th of 1,695 and Brookside Community Primary School is 1167th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).