Brymore Academy vs St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.6 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
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
| Measure | Brymore Academy Bridgwater, South West | St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 402 | #437 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1857 of 4,090 | #4277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 327 | 490 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 490 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Bridgwater |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | brymoreacademy.co.uk/ | www.stmarysbridgwater.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 52.4).
- •St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 327.
- •Brymore Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Brymore Academy is boys and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary 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 St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 52.4 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 St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brymore Academy: 327. St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School: 490. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brymore Academy and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Brymore Academy is 179th of 402 and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is 437th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).