Bridgwater College Academy vs The Cotswold Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 119 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
The Cotswold Academy
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,564 students
| Measure | Bridgwater College Academy Bridgwater, South West | The Cotswold Academy Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #384 of 402 | #44 of 402 |
| National rank | #3798 of 4,090 | #583 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,561 | 1,564 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,561 | 1,564 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.9 | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16% | 54.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.4% | 78.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.85 | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.0 |
| town | Bridgwater | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org | www.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cotswold Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.9 vs 15.1).
- •The Cotswold Academy is the larger school with 1,564 students compared with 1,561.
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 The Cotswold Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Cotswold Academy ranks higher (80.9 vs 15.1 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 Bridgwater College Academy and The Cotswold Academy?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgwater College Academy: 1,561. The Cotswold Academy: 1,564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgwater College Academy and The Cotswold Academy rank in South West?
Bridgwater College Academy is 384th of 402 and The Cotswold Academy is 44th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).