Cotham Gardens Primary School vs Elm Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 92 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotham Gardens Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
Elm Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
| Measure | Cotham Gardens Primary School Bristol, South West | Elm Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1509 of 1,695 | #397 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13590 of 15,697 | #3946 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 365 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 57.9% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | Bristol | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cothamgardens.co.uk | www.elm-academy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Elm Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 22.6).
- •Elm Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 53%).
- •Elm Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Cotham Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 364.
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 Cotham Gardens Primary School better than Elm Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Elm Academy ranks higher (69.8 vs 22.6 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 Cotham Gardens Primary School and Elm Academy?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotham Gardens Primary School: 365. Elm Academy: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotham Gardens Primary School and Elm Academy rank in South West?
Cotham Gardens Primary School is 1509th of 1,695 and Elm Academy is 397th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).