Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
| Measure | Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Bridport, South West | Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Bridport, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1253 of 1,695 | #424 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11435 of 15,697 | #4174 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 194 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 18% |
| 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 | Bridport | Bridport |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stmarybridport.co.uk/ | www.burtonbradstock.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 33.9).
- •Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 52%).
- •Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 8%).
- •Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 99.
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 Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School better than Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School?
On the Success Index (England), Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School ranks higher (68.5 vs 33.9 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 Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bridport and Bridport in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 194. Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School rank in South West?
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1253rd of 1,695 and Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is 424th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).