Brimsham Green School vs The Ridge Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brimsham Green School
Bristol · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,095 students
The Ridge Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
237 students
| Measure | Brimsham Green School Bristol, South West | The Ridge Junior School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 402 | #894 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2010 of 4,090 | #8297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,095 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,095 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.4 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brimsham.com | www.bridgewayfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.1 vs 48.7).
- •Brimsham Green School is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 237.
- •Brimsham Green School is a local authority school while The Ridge Junior School 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 Brimsham Green School better than The Ridge Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brimsham Green School and The Ridge Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brimsham Green School: 1,095. The Ridge Junior School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brimsham Green School and The Ridge Junior School rank in South West?
Brimsham Green School is 199th of 402 and The Ridge Junior School is 894th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).