Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School vs Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.9 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
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bridport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Bridport, South West | Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Bridport, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #424 of 1,695 | #442 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4174 of 15,697 | #4298 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 99 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 17% |
| 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.symondsbury.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (68.5 vs 67.9).
- •Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 17%).
- •Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 99.
- •Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is a academy school while Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School better than Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 5.9 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. Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is 424th of 1,695 and Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 442nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).