Bridlewood Primary School vs Great Western Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridlewood Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Great Western Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,039 students
| Measure | Bridlewood Primary School Swindon, South West | Great Western Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1121 of 1,695 | #157 of 402 |
| National rank | #10296 of 15,697 | #1728 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 213 | 1,039 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 1,039 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.4 |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bridlewoodprimaryschool.org.uk | www.gwacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Western Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 39.3).
- •Great Western Academy is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 213.
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 Bridlewood Primary School better than Great Western Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Western Academy ranks higher (54.8 vs 39.3 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 Bridlewood Primary School and Great Western Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridlewood Primary School: 213. Great Western Academy: 1,039. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridlewood Primary School and Great Western Academy rank in South West?
Bridlewood Primary School is 1121st of 1,695 and Great Western Academy is 157th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).