Banwell Primary School vs The Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banwell Primary School
Banwell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
The Meadows Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
137 students
| Measure | Banwell Primary School Banwell, South West | The Meadows Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1120 of 1,695 | #401 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10294 of 15,697 | #3974 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 137 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 65.2% | 32.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 5% |
| 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 | Banwell | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.banwellprimaryschool.co.uk | www.themeadowsprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 39.3).
- •The Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •Banwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
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 Banwell Primary School better than The Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Meadows Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 39.3 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 Banwell Primary School and The Meadows Primary School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Banwell and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banwell Primary School: 137. The Meadows Primary School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banwell Primary School and The Meadows Primary School rank in South West?
Banwell Primary School is 1120th of 1,695 and The Meadows Primary School is 401st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).