Barley Close Community Primary School vs Emersons Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 545 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley Close Community Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
207 students
Emersons Green Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Barley Close Community Primary School Bristol, South West | Emersons Green Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1602 of 1,695 | #488 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14531 of 15,697 | #4836 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.barleycloseschool.co.uk | www.emersonsgreenprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Emersons Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 16.3).
- •Emersons Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 47%).
- •Emersons Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Barley Close Community Primary School is a local authority school while Emersons Green Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barley Close Community Primary School better than Emersons Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Emersons Green Primary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 16.3 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 Barley Close Community Primary School and Emersons Green Primary School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Close Community Primary School: 207. Emersons Green Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Close Community Primary School and Emersons Green Primary School rank in South West?
Barley Close Community Primary School is 1602nd of 1,695 and Emersons Green Primary School is 488th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).