Broadoak Academy vs Five Acres High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadoak Academy
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
792 students
Five Acres High School
Coleford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
786 students
| Measure | Broadoak Academy Weston-Super-Mare, South West | Five Acres High School Coleford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #320 of 402 | #85 of 402 |
| National rank | #3155 of 4,090 | #1060 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 792 | 786 |
| Pupils on roll | 792 | 786 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.5% | 54.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.9% | 75.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Weston-Super-Mare | Coleford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | broadoakacademy.clf.uk/ | www.5acreshighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Five Acres High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 25.9).
- •Broadoak Academy is the larger school with 792 students compared with 786.
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 Broadoak Academy better than Five Acres High School?
On the Success Index (England), Five Acres High School ranks higher (69.0 vs 25.9 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 Broadoak Academy and Five Acres High School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Weston-Super-Mare and Coleford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadoak Academy: 792. Five Acres High School: 786. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadoak Academy and Five Acres High School rank in South West?
Broadoak Academy is 320th of 402 and Five Acres High School is 85th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).