Begbrook Primary Academy vs Frenchay Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Begbrook Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
Frenchay Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
226 students
| Measure | Begbrook Primary Academy Bristol, South West | Frenchay Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #939 of 1,695 | #467 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8724 of 15,697 | #4568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 462 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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.begbrookprimaryacademy.clf.uk | www.frenchayprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Frenchay Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 46.7).
- •Frenchay Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 66%).
- •Begbrook Primary Academy is the larger school with 462 students compared with 226.
- •Begbrook Primary Academy is a academy school while Frenchay Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Begbrook Primary Academy better than Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Frenchay Church of England Primary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 46.7 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 Begbrook Primary Academy and Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Begbrook Primary Academy: 462. Frenchay Church of England Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Begbrook Primary Academy and Frenchay Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Begbrook Primary Academy is 939th of 1,695 and Frenchay Church of England Primary School is 467th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).