Berkley Church of England First School vs Hayesdown First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkley Church of England First School
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
49 students
Hayesdown First School
Frome · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
299 students
| Measure | Berkley Church of England First School Frome, South West | Hayesdown First School Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #303 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #3052 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 49 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 44.5% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Frome | Frome |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berkleyschool.co.uk | www.hayesdownschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (74.1 vs 74.7).
- •Hayesdown First School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 49.
- •Berkley Church of England First School is a local authority school while Hayesdown First 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 Berkley Church of England First School better than Hayesdown First School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berkley Church of England First School and Hayesdown First School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkley Church of England First School: 49. Hayesdown First School: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkley Church of England First School and Hayesdown First School rank in South West?
Berkley Church of England First School is unranked and Hayesdown First School is 303rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).