Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School vs The King Alfred School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
180 students
The King Alfred School
Highbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,269 students
| Measure | Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School Highbridge, South West | The King Alfred School Highbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #551 of 1,695 | #305 of 402 |
| National rank | #5286 of 15,697 | #2913 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 180 | 1,269 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 1,269 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 112.5% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.6 |
| town | Highbridge | Highbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | slp5.somerset.org.uk/webs/brentknoll/SitePages/Home.aspx | tkasa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 31.0).
- •The King Alfred School is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 180.
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 Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School better than The King Alfred School?
On the Success Index (England), Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 31.0 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 Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School and The King Alfred School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Highbridge and Highbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School: 180. The King Alfred School: 1,269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School and The King Alfred School rank in South West?
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School is 551st of 1,695 and The King Alfred School is 305th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).