Ashton Park School vs Bedminster Down School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Park School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,272 students
Bedminster Down School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,022 students
| Measure | Ashton Park School Bristol, South West | Bedminster Down School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 402 | #289 of 402 |
| National rank | #2130 of 4,090 | #2707 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,272 | 1,022 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,272 | 1,022 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 38.4% |
| Capacity filled | 110.1% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.6% | 38.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.6% | 60.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.73 | 3.30 |
| A level points per entry | 21.5 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashtonpark.net | www.bedminsterdown.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashton Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.6 vs 34.8).
- •Ashton Park School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 1,022.
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 Ashton Park School better than Bedminster Down School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashton Park School ranks higher (46.6 vs 34.8 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 Ashton Park School and Bedminster Down School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Park School: 1,272. Bedminster Down School: 1,022. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Park School and Bedminster Down School rank in South West?
Ashton Park School is 218th of 402 and Bedminster Down School is 289th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).