Backwell School vs Nailsea School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Backwell School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,595 students
Nailsea School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,197 students
| Measure | Backwell School Bristol, South West | Nailsea School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #50 of 402 | #49 of 402 |
| National rank | #667 of 4,090 | #665 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,595 | 1,197 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,595 | 1,197 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.7 | 52.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56% | 55.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.6% | 75.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.97 | 4.60 |
| A level points per entry | 34.4 | 37.4 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.backwellschool.net | www.nailseaschool.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (78.6 vs 78.7).
- •Backwell School is the larger school with 1,595 students compared with 1,197.
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 Backwell School better than Nailsea School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Backwell School and Nailsea School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Backwell School: 1,595. Nailsea School: 1,197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Backwell School and Nailsea School rank in South West?
Backwell School is 50th of 402 and Nailsea School is 49th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).