Brimsham Green School vs Yate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.9 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
Yate Academy
Yate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
804 students
| Measure | Brimsham Green School Bristol, South West | Yate Academy Yate, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #199 of 402 | #78 of 402 |
| National rank | #2010 of 4,090 | #986 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,095 | 804 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,095 | 804 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 54.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.4% | 60.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | 29.4 | 29.7 |
| town | Bristol | Yate |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brimsham.com | – |
The verdict
- •Yate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 49.1).
- •Brimsham Green School is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 804.
- •Brimsham Green School is a local authority school while Yate 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 Brimsham Green School better than Yate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Yate Academy ranks higher (70.9 vs 49.1 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 Brimsham Green School and Yate Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Yate in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brimsham Green School: 1,095. Yate Academy: 804. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brimsham Green School and Yate Academy rank in South West?
Brimsham Green School is 199th of 402 and Yate Academy is 78th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).