Biscovey Academy vs High Down Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 185 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biscovey Academy
Par · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
198 students
High Down Infant School
Portishead · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
198 students
| Measure | Biscovey Academy Par, South West | High Down Infant School Portishead, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1366 of 1,695 | #22 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12388 of 15,697 | #240 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 198 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Par | Portishead |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.biscovey.org.uk | www.highdownschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •High Down Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 29.1).
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 Biscovey Academy better than High Down Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), High Down Infant School ranks higher (95.9 vs 29.1 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 Biscovey Academy and High Down Infant School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Par and Portishead in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biscovey Academy: 198. High Down Infant School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biscovey Academy and High Down Infant School rank in South West?
Biscovey Academy is 1366th of 1,695 and High Down Infant School is 22nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).