Bridgwater College Academy vs Robert Blake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgwater College Academy
Bridgwater · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,561 students
Robert Blake Academy
Bridgwater · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
| Measure | Bridgwater College Academy Bridgwater, South West | Robert Blake Academy Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #384 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #3798 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,561 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 1,561 | – |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 83% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bridgwater | Bridgwater |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org | robertblake.org.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Bridgwater College Academy better than Robert Blake Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridgwater College Academy and Robert Blake Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
How do Bridgwater College Academy and Robert Blake Academy rank in South West?
Bridgwater College Academy is 384th of 402 and Robert Blake Academy is unranked among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).