Bridgwater College Academy vs Willowdown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 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
Willowdown Primary School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
361 students
| Measure | Bridgwater College Academy Bridgwater, South West | Willowdown Primary School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #384 of 402 | #987 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3798 of 4,090 | #9121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,561 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,561 | 361 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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 | www.willowdownprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willowdown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 15.1).
- •Willowdown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 25%).
- •Bridgwater College Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Bridgwater College Academy is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 361.
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 Willowdown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willowdown Primary School ranks higher (44.8 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 Willowdown Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgwater College Academy: 1,561. Willowdown Primary School: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgwater College Academy and Willowdown Primary School rank in South West?
Bridgwater College Academy is 384th of 402 and Willowdown Primary School is 987th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).