Bedminster Down School vs Headley Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 843 m 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
Headley Park Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
| Measure | Bedminster Down School Bristol, South West | Headley Park Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 402 | #734 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2707 of 4,090 | #6905 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,022 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,022 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.headleypark.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Headley Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 34.8).
- •Bedminster Down School is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 411.
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 Headley Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Headley Park Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 34.8 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 Headley Park Primary School?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedminster Down School: 1,022. Headley Park Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedminster Down School and Headley Park Primary School rank in South West?
Bedminster Down School is 289th of 402 and Headley Park Primary School is 734th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).