Ashton Vale Primary School vs Drybrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 47 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
Drybrook Primary School
Drybrook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
| Measure | Ashton Vale Primary School Bristol, South West | Drybrook Primary School Drybrook, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #494 of 1,695 | #1500 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4877 of 15,697 | #13529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 147 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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 | Drybrook |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ashtonvale.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.drybrookschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashton Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 23.0).
- •Ashton Vale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Ashton Vale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
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 Drybrook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashton Vale Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 23.0 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 Ashton Vale Primary School and Drybrook Primary School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Drybrook in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Vale Primary School: 147. Drybrook Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Vale Primary School and Drybrook Primary School rank in South West?
Ashton Vale Primary School is 494th of 1,695 and Drybrook Primary School is 1500th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).