E-ACT Bristol Academy South vs Fair Furlong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 422 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT Bristol Academy South
Bristol · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,018 students
Fair Furlong Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | E-ACT Bristol Academy South Bristol, South West | Fair Furlong Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #396 of 402 | #1692 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4039 of 4,090 | #15603 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,018 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,018 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 65.8% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 72.2% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 15% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 37.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | bristolacademysouth.e-act.org.uk | www.fairfurlong.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (5.4 vs 4.9).
- •Fair Furlong Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (28% vs 15%).
- •E-ACT Bristol Academy South is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 454.
- •E-ACT Bristol Academy South is a academy school while Fair Furlong 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 E-ACT Bristol Academy South better than Fair Furlong 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 E-ACT Bristol Academy South and Fair Furlong Primary School?
About 422 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Bristol Academy South: 1,018. Fair Furlong Primary School: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Bristol Academy South and Fair Furlong Primary School rank in South West?
E-ACT Bristol Academy South is 396th of 402 and Fair Furlong Primary School is 1692nd of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).