Ashley Down Primary School vs Filton Avenue Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Down Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Filton Avenue Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
568 students
| Measure | Ashley Down Primary School Bristol, South West | Filton Avenue Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1140 of 1,695 | #752 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10502 of 15,697 | #7077 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 397 | 568 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 568 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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.ashleydownschool.org.uk | www.filtonavenue.com |
The verdict
- •Filton Avenue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 38.3).
- •Filton Avenue Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 59%).
- •Filton Avenue Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Filton Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 397.
- •Ashley Down Primary School is a local authority school while Filton Avenue 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 Ashley Down Primary School better than Filton Avenue Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Filton Avenue Primary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 38.3 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 Ashley Down Primary School and Filton Avenue Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashley Down Primary School: 397. Filton Avenue Primary School: 568. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashley Down Primary School and Filton Avenue Primary School rank in South West?
Ashley Down Primary School is 1140th of 1,695 and Filton Avenue Primary School is 752nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).