Castle Primary School vs Lift Broadlands
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
374 students
Lift Broadlands
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
314 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Bristol, South West | Lift Broadlands Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1367 of 1,695 | #388 of 402 |
| National rank | #12390 of 15,697 | #3825 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 374 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 374 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 43.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 28.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 31.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.castle.bathnes.sch.uk | www.liftbroadlands.org/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.1 vs 14.4).
- •Castle Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 314.
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 Castle Primary School better than Lift Broadlands?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Primary School ranks higher (29.1 vs 14.4 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 Castle Primary School and Lift Broadlands?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Primary School: 374. Lift Broadlands: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and Lift Broadlands rank in South West?
Castle Primary School is 1367th of 1,695 and Lift Broadlands is 388th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).