Berrow Church Primary School vs The King Alfred School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berrow Church Primary School
Burnham-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
173 students
The King Alfred School
Highbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,269 students
| Measure | Berrow Church Primary School Burnham-on-Sea, South West | The King Alfred School Highbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1389 of 1,695 | #305 of 402 |
| National rank | #12572 of 15,697 | #2913 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 173 | 1,269 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 1,269 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.6 |
| town | Burnham-on-Sea | Highbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | berrowprimaryschool.co.uk | tkasa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The King Alfred School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.0 vs 28.2).
- •The King Alfred School is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 173.
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 Berrow Church Primary School better than The King Alfred School?
On the Success Index (England), The King Alfred School ranks higher (31.0 vs 28.2 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 Berrow Church Primary School and The King Alfred School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berrow Church Primary School: 173. The King Alfred School: 1,269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berrow Church Primary School and The King Alfred School rank in South West?
Berrow Church Primary School is 1389th of 1,695 and The King Alfred School is 305th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).