Bitham Brook Primary School vs Hillcrest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitham Brook Primary School
Westbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Hillcrest Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | Bitham Brook Primary School Westbury, South West | Hillcrest Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #772 of 1,695 | #773 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7233 of 15,697 | #7240 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | Westbury | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bithambrook.co.uk | www.hillcrest.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (53.4 vs 53.4).
- •Bitham Brook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 55%).
- •Hillcrest Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
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 Bitham Brook Primary School better than Hillcrest Primary 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 Bitham Brook Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Westbury and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bitham Brook Primary School: 410. Hillcrest Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bitham Brook Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School rank in South West?
Bitham Brook Primary School is 772nd of 1,695 and Hillcrest Primary School is 773rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).