Brentry Primary School vs Bristol Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentry Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Bristol Free School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,304 students
| Measure | Brentry Primary School Bristol, South West | Bristol Free School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #944 of 1,695 | #27 of 402 |
| National rank | #8767 of 15,697 | #387 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 203 | 1,304 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,304 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 119.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.5 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk | www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bristol Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 46.5).
- •Bristol Free School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 203.
- •Brentry Primary School is a local authority school while Bristol Free School is a academy 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 Brentry Primary School better than Bristol Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Bristol Free School ranks higher (86.2 vs 46.5 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 Brentry Primary School and Bristol Free School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brentry Primary School: 203. Bristol Free School: 1,304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brentry Primary School and Bristol Free School rank in South West?
Brentry Primary School is 944th of 1,695 and Bristol Free School is 27th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).