Bedminster Down School vs Four Acres Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedminster Down School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,022 students
Four Acres Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
423 students
| Measure | Bedminster Down School Bristol, South West | Four Acres Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 402 | #1483 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2707 of 4,090 | #13436 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 1,022 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,022 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 56.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.30 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bedminsterdown.org.uk | www.fouracresacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bedminster Down School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.8 vs 23.6).
- •Bedminster Down School is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 423.
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 Bedminster Down School better than Four Acres Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bedminster Down School ranks higher (34.8 vs 23.6 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 Bedminster Down School and Four Acres Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedminster Down School: 1,022. Four Acres Academy: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedminster Down School and Four Acres Academy rank in South West?
Bedminster Down School is 289th of 402 and Four Acres Academy is 1483rd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).