Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy vs Gillingstool Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 178 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Saltash · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
Gillingstool Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Saltash, South West | Gillingstool Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1071 of 1,695 | #1348 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9847 of 15,697 | #12261 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 29.4% |
| Capacity filled | 55.2% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 4% |
| 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 | Saltash | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brunelprimary.co.uk | www.gillingstool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 29.7).
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 54%).
- •Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
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 Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy better than Gillingstool Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy ranks higher (41.3 vs 29.7 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 Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy and Gillingstool Primary School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Saltash and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy: 211. Gillingstool Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy and Gillingstool Primary School rank in South West?
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is 1071st of 1,695 and Gillingstool Primary School is 1348th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).