Begbrook Primary Academy vs Frome Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 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
Frome Vale Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Begbrook Primary Academy Bristol, South West | Frome Vale Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #939 of 1,695 | #1432 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8724 of 15,697 | #13007 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 462 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | fromevaleacademy.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Begbrook Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 25.9).
- •Begbrook Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 57%).
- •Begbrook Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Begbrook Primary Academy is the larger school with 462 students compared with 203.
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 Frome Vale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Begbrook Primary Academy ranks higher (46.7 vs 25.9 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 Frome Vale Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Begbrook Primary Academy: 462. Frome Vale Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Begbrook Primary Academy and Frome Vale Academy rank in South West?
Begbrook Primary Academy is 939th of 1,695 and Frome Vale Academy is 1432nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).