Brentry Primary School vs Little Mead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 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
Little Mead Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
| Measure | Brentry Primary School Bristol, South West | Little Mead Primary Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #944 of 1,695 | #1588 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8767 of 15,697 | #14426 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk | littlemead.tila.school/ |
The verdict
- •Brentry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 17.0).
- •Brentry Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 39%).
- •Brentry Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Little Mead Primary Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 203.
- •Brentry Primary School is a local authority school while Little Mead Primary Academy 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 Little Mead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brentry Primary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 17.0 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 Brentry Primary School and Little Mead Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brentry Primary School: 203. Little Mead Primary Academy: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brentry Primary School and Little Mead Primary Academy rank in South West?
Brentry Primary School is 944th of 1,695 and Little Mead Primary Academy is 1588th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).