Beacon Rise Primary School vs Hanham Abbots Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Rise Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
625 students
Hanham Abbots Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
316 students
| Measure | Beacon Rise Primary School Bristol, South West | Hanham Abbots Junior School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #72 of 1,695 | #322 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #742 of 15,697 | #3236 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 625 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 625 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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.beaconriseprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.hanhamabbotsjunior.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beacon Rise Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.5 vs 73.6).
- •Beacon Rise Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 80%).
- •Beacon Rise Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 7%).
- •Beacon Rise Primary School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 316.
- •Beacon Rise Primary School is a local authority school while Hanham Abbots Junior 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 Beacon Rise Primary School better than Hanham Abbots Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Rise Primary School ranks higher (90.5 vs 73.6 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 Beacon Rise Primary School and Hanham Abbots Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Rise Primary School: 625. Hanham Abbots Junior School: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Rise Primary School and Hanham Abbots Junior School rank in South West?
Beacon Rise Primary School is 72nd of 1,695 and Hanham Abbots Junior School is 322nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).