Brymore Academy vs Pewsey Vale School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 93 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brymore Academy
Bridgwater · Academy secondary · Ages 11–17
327 students
Pewsey Vale School
Pewsey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
330 students
| Measure | Brymore Academy Bridgwater, South West | Pewsey Vale School Pewsey, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 402 | #274 of 402 |
| National rank | #1857 of 4,090 | #2594 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 327 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 61.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bridgwater | Pewsey |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | brymoreacademy.co.uk/ | pewsey-vale.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brymore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 37.2).
- •Pewsey Vale School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 327.
- •Brymore Academy is boys and Pewsey Vale School is co-educational.
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 Brymore Academy better than Pewsey Vale School?
On the Success Index (England), Brymore Academy ranks higher (52.4 vs 37.2 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 Brymore Academy and Pewsey Vale School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Pewsey in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brymore Academy: 327. Pewsey Vale School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brymore Academy and Pewsey Vale School rank in South West?
Brymore Academy is 179th of 402 and Pewsey Vale School is 274th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).