Beacon Rise Primary School vs John Cabot Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 552 m 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
John Cabot Academy
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,244 students
| Measure | Beacon Rise Primary School Bristol, South West | John Cabot Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 1,695 | #114 of 402 |
| National rank | #742 of 15,697 | #1330 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 625 | 1,244 |
| Pupils on roll | 625 | 1,244 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beaconriseprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.cabot.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beacon Rise Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.5 vs 63.2).
- •John Cabot Academy is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 625.
- •Beacon Rise Primary School is a local authority school while John Cabot Academy 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 John Cabot Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Rise Primary School ranks higher (90.5 vs 63.2 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 John Cabot Academy?
About 552 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Rise Primary School: 625. John Cabot Academy: 1,244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Rise Primary School and John Cabot Academy rank in South West?
Beacon Rise Primary School is 72nd of 1,695 and John Cabot Academy is 114th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).