Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School vs Minchinhampton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School
Stroud · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
115 students
Minchinhampton Primary Academy
Stroud · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
| Measure | Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Stroud, South West | Minchinhampton Primary Academy Stroud, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1149 of 1,695 | #407 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10556 of 15,697 | #4013 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 115 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Stroud | Stroud |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brimscombe.gloucs.sch.uk | www.minchacademy.net |
The verdict
- •Minchinhampton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 38.1).
- •Minchinhampton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 60%).
- •Minchinhampton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Minchinhampton Primary Academy is the larger school with 260 students compared with 115.
- •Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School is a local authority school while Minchinhampton Primary Academy is a academy 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 Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School better than Minchinhampton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Minchinhampton Primary Academy ranks higher (69.4 vs 38.1 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 Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School and Minchinhampton Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stroud and Stroud in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School: 115. Minchinhampton Primary Academy: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School and Minchinhampton Primary Academy rank in South West?
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School is 1149th of 1,695 and Minchinhampton Primary Academy is 407th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).