Badminton School vs Prior Park College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badminton School
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
525 students
Prior Park College
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
526 students
| Measure | Badminton School Bristol, South West | Prior Park College Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #347 of 402 | #299 of 402 |
| National rank | #3437 of 4,090 | #2806 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 525 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 525 | 526 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 22.2 | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.34 | 2.84 |
| A level points per entry | 43.8 | 39.2 |
| town | Bristol | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.badmintonschool.co.uk | www.priorparkschools.com |
The verdict
- •Prior Park College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 21.3).
- •Prior Park College is the larger school with 526 students compared with 525.
- •Badminton School is girls and Prior Park College is co-educational.
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 Badminton School better than Prior Park College?
On the Success Index (England), Prior Park College ranks higher (32.9 vs 21.3 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 Badminton School and Prior Park College?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Badminton School: 525. Prior Park College: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Badminton School and Prior Park College rank in South West?
Badminton School is 347th of 402 and Prior Park College is 299th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).