Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 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
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bridport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Bridport, South West | Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Bridport, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1253 of 1,695 | #442 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11435 of 15,697 | #4298 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 194 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 17% |
| 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.symondsbury.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 33.9).
- •Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 52%).
- •Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 8%).
- •Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 107.
- •Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (67.9 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 Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 2.0 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. Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1253rd of 1,695 and Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 442nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).