Bradon Forest School vs Brook Field Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradon Forest School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
987 students
Brook Field Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | Bradon Forest School Swindon, South West | Brook Field Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 402 | #496 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1246 of 4,090 | #4882 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 987 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 987 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bradonforest.org.uk/ | www.brookfieldprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (65.0 vs 64.8).
- •Bradon Forest School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 410.
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 Bradon Forest School better than Brook Field 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 Bradon Forest School and Brook Field Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradon Forest School: 987. Brook Field Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradon Forest School and Brook Field Primary School rank in South West?
Bradon Forest School is 106th of 402 and Brook Field Primary School is 496th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).