Ashton Vale Primary School vs Birdwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Vale Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Birdwell Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | Ashton Vale Primary School Bristol, South West | Birdwell Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #494 of 1,695 | #66 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4877 of 15,697 | #715 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 147 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 16% |
| 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.ashtonvale.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.birdwellschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birdwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 64.8).
- •Birdwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 74%).
- •Birdwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 13%).
- •Birdwell Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 147.
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 Vale Primary School better than Birdwell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birdwell Primary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 64.8 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 Vale Primary School and Birdwell Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Vale Primary School: 147. Birdwell Primary School: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Vale Primary School and Birdwell Primary School rank in South West?
Ashton Vale Primary School is 494th of 1,695 and Birdwell Primary School is 66th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).