Bream Church of England Primary School vs Ellwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bream Church of England Primary School
Lydney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
Ellwood Primary School
Coleford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
| Measure | Bream Church of England Primary School Lydney, South West | Ellwood Primary School Coleford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1648 of 1,695 | #1003 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15016 of 15,697 | #9274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 186 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Lydney | Coleford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.breamcofeprimary.co.uk | www.ellwoodschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 12.2).
- •Ellwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 41%).
- •Ellwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Bream Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 139.
- •Bream Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Ellwood Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bream Church of England Primary School better than Ellwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellwood Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 12.2 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 Bream Church of England Primary School and Ellwood Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lydney and Coleford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bream Church of England Primary School: 186. Ellwood Primary School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bream Church of England Primary School and Ellwood Primary School rank in South West?
Bream Church of England Primary School is 1648th of 1,695 and Ellwood Primary School is 1003rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).