Barley Close Community Primary School vs Mangotsfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km 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
Mangotsfield School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,191 students
| Measure | Barley Close Community Primary School Bristol, South West | Mangotsfield School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1602 of 1,695 | #253 of 402 |
| National rank | #14531 of 15,697 | #2462 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 207 | 1,191 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 1,191 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.barleycloseschool.co.uk | www.mangotsfieldschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Mangotsfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 16.3).
- •Mangotsfield School is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 207.
- •Barley Close Community Primary School is a local authority school while Mangotsfield 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 Mangotsfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Mangotsfield School ranks higher (39.9 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 Mangotsfield School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Close Community Primary School: 207. Mangotsfield School: 1,191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Close Community Primary School and Mangotsfield School rank in South West?
Barley Close Community Primary School is 1602nd of 1,695 and Mangotsfield School is 253rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).