Brookside Community Primary School vs Elmhurst Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Community Primary School
Street · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
544 students
Elmhurst Junior School
Street · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
210 students
| Measure | Brookside Community Primary School Street, South West | Elmhurst Junior School Street, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1167 of 1,695 | #1160 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10707 of 15,697 | #10661 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 544 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 115.7% | 63.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Street | Street |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brooksideacademy.co.uk/ | www.elmhurstjuniorschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.5 vs 37.7).
- •Brookside Community Primary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 210.
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 Brookside Community Primary School better than Elmhurst 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 Brookside Community Primary School and Elmhurst Junior School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Street and Street in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Community Primary School: 544. Elmhurst Junior School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Community Primary School and Elmhurst Junior School rank in South West?
Brookside Community Primary School is 1167th of 1,695 and Elmhurst Junior School is 1160th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).