Drybrook Primary School vs Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drybrook Primary School
Drybrook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
Mitcheldean · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Drybrook Primary School Drybrook, South West | Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Mitcheldean, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1500 of 1,695 | #366 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13529 of 15,697 | #3750 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 147 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Drybrook | Mitcheldean |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.drybrookschool.co.uk | www.mitcheldeanschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 23.0).
- •Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 147.
- •Drybrook Primary School is a academy school while Mitcheldean Endowed 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 Drybrook Primary School better than Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 23.0 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 Drybrook Primary School and Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Drybrook and Mitcheldean in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drybrook Primary School: 147. Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drybrook Primary School and Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School rank in South West?
Drybrook Primary School is 1500th of 1,695 and Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School is 366th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).