Brookside Community Primary School vs St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.9 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
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Glastonbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
| Measure | Brookside Community Primary School Street, South West | St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Glastonbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1167 of 1,695 | #1240 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10707 of 15,697 | #11335 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 544 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 115.7% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | Glastonbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brooksideacademy.co.uk/ | www.stbenedictscofevajuniorschoolglastonbury.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brookside Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 34.5).
- •St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 48%).
- •Brookside Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Brookside Community Primary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 236.
- •Brookside Community Primary School is a academy school while St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is a local authority 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 Brookside Community Primary School better than St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookside Community Primary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 34.5 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 Brookside Community Primary School and St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Street and Glastonbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Community Primary School: 544. St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Community Primary School and St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School rank in South West?
Brookside Community Primary School is 1167th of 1,695 and St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is 1240th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).