Brookside Community Primary School vs Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Street · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
129 students
| Measure | Brookside Community Primary School Street, South West | Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Street, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1167 of 1,695 | #445 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10707 of 15,697 | #4314 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 544 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 115.7% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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.waltonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 37.5).
- •Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 48%).
- •Brookside Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Brookside Community Primary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 129.
- •Brookside Community Primary School is a academy school while Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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 Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 37.5 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 Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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. Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Community Primary School and Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South West?
Brookside Community Primary School is 1167th of 1,695 and Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 445th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).