Birdwell Primary School vs Northleaze Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 893 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdwell Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Northleaze Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Birdwell Primary School Bristol, South West | Northleaze Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #66 of 1,695 | #260 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #715 of 15,697 | #2566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 427 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 20% |
| 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.birdwellschool.co.uk/ | www.northleaze.n-somerset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birdwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 77.5).
- •Birdwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 68%).
- •Northleaze Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 16%).
- •Birdwell Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 187.
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 Birdwell Primary School better than Northleaze Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birdwell Primary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 77.5 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 Birdwell Primary School and Northleaze Church of England Primary School?
About 893 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birdwell Primary School: 427. Northleaze Church of England Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdwell Primary School and Northleaze Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Birdwell Primary School is 66th of 1,695 and Northleaze Church of England Primary School is 260th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).