Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs The Sir John Colfox Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.6 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
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
756 students
| Measure | Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Bridport, South West | The Sir John Colfox Academy Bridport, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1253 of 1,695 | #262 of 402 |
| National rank | #11435 of 15,697 | #2518 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 194 | 756 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 756 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.4 |
| town | Bridport | Bridport |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stmarybridport.co.uk/ | www.colfox.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Sir John Colfox Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 33.9).
- •The Sir John Colfox Academy is the larger school with 756 students compared with 194.
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 The Sir John Colfox Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Sir John Colfox Academy ranks higher (38.8 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 The Sir John Colfox Academy?
About 2.6 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. The Sir John Colfox Academy: 756. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and The Sir John Colfox Academy rank in South West?
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1253rd of 1,695 and The Sir John Colfox Academy is 262nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).