Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School vs St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
100 students
| Measure | Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Bridport, South West | St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Bridport, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #424 of 1,695 | #1621 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4174 of 15,697 | #14737 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 99 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 47.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 0% |
| 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 | Bridport | Bridport |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.burtonbradstock.dorset.sch.uk | www.stcatherinesbridport.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 14.7).
- •Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 30%).
- •Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •St Catherine's Roman Catholic School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 99.
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 Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School better than St Catherine's Roman Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School ranks higher (68.5 vs 14.7 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 Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and St Catherine's Roman Catholic School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Bridport and Bridport in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School: 99. St Catherine's Roman Catholic School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and St Catherine's Roman Catholic School rank in South West?
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is 424th of 1,695 and St Catherine's Roman Catholic School is 1621st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).