Bristol Free School vs Henbury Court Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristol Free School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,304 students
Henbury Court Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
294 students
| Measure | Bristol Free School Bristol, South West | Henbury Court Primary Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 402 | #1378 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #387 of 4,090 | #12463 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,304 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,304 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 44.6% |
| Capacity filled | 119.6% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/ | henbury.tila.school/ |
The verdict
- •Bristol Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 28.8).
- •Bristol Free School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 294.
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 Bristol Free School better than Henbury Court Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bristol Free School ranks higher (86.2 vs 28.8 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 Bristol Free School and Henbury Court Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristol Free School: 1,304. Henbury Court Primary Academy: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristol Free School and Henbury Court Primary Academy rank in South West?
Bristol Free School is 27th of 402 and Henbury Court Primary Academy is 1378th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).