Ashley Down Primary School vs Watermore Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 9.5 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
Watermore Primary School
Frampton Cotterell · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
| Measure | Ashley Down Primary School Bristol, South West | Watermore Primary School Frampton Cotterell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1140 of 1,695 | #207 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10502 of 15,697 | #2085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 397 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 82% |
| 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 | Frampton Cotterell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashleydownschool.org.uk | www.watermoreprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Watermore Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 38.3).
- •Watermore Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 59%).
- •Watermore Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Watermore Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 397.
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 Watermore Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Watermore Primary School ranks higher (80.5 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 Watermore Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Frampton Cotterell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashley Down Primary School: 397. Watermore Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashley Down Primary School and Watermore Primary School rank in South West?
Ashley Down Primary School is 1140th of 1,695 and Watermore Primary School is 207th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).