Beech Grove Primary School vs Wellesley Park Primary 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.
Beech Grove Primary School
Wellington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
244 students
Wellesley Park Primary School
Wellington · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
271 students
| Measure | Beech Grove Primary School Wellington, South West | Wellesley Park Primary School Wellington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1268 of 1,695 | #819 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11583 of 15,697 | #7632 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 244 | 271 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 271 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 69.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Wellington | Wellington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk/ | www.wellesleypark.bep.ac |
The verdict
- •Wellesley Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.7 vs 33.2).
- •Wellesley Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 57%).
- •Wellesley Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Wellesley Park Primary School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 244.
- •Beech Grove Primary School is a local authority school while Wellesley Park Primary 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 Beech Grove Primary School better than Wellesley Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wellesley Park Primary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 33.2 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 Beech Grove Primary School and Wellesley Park Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wellington and Wellington in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Grove Primary School: 244. Wellesley Park Primary School: 271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Grove Primary School and Wellesley Park Primary School rank in South West?
Beech Grove Primary School is 1268th of 1,695 and Wellesley Park Primary School is 819th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).