E-ACT Bristol Academy South vs Wadebridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 184 km 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
Wadebridge School
Wadebridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,018 students
| Measure | E-ACT Bristol Academy South Bristol, South West | Wadebridge School Wadebridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #396 of 402 | #187 of 402 |
| National rank | #4039 of 4,090 | #1901 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,018 | 1,018 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,018 | 1,018 |
| Free school meals | 65.8% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 72.2% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.5 | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.7% | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 37.1% | 65.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.44 | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Wadebridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | bristolacademysouth.e-act.org.uk | www.wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wadebridge School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 5.4).
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 Wadebridge School?
On the Success Index (England), Wadebridge School ranks higher (51.6 vs 5.4 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 E-ACT Bristol Academy South and Wadebridge School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Wadebridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Bristol Academy South: 1,018. Wadebridge School: 1,018. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Bristol Academy South and Wadebridge School rank in South West?
E-ACT Bristol Academy South is 396th of 402 and Wadebridge School is 187th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).