Bradon Forest School vs St James School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 147 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
St James School
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
985 students
| Measure | Bradon Forest School Swindon, South West | St James School Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 402 | #139 of 402 |
| National rank | #1246 of 4,090 | #1520 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 987 | 985 |
| Pupils on roll | 987 | 985 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | 53% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bradonforest.org.uk/ | www.stjamesexeter.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bradon Forest School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 59.5).
- •Bradon Forest School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 985.
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 St James School?
On the Success Index (England), Bradon Forest School ranks higher (65.0 vs 59.5 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 Bradon Forest School and St James School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradon Forest School: 987. St James School: 985. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradon Forest School and St James School rank in South West?
Bradon Forest School is 106th of 402 and St James School is 139th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).