E-ACT Perry Court Academy vs St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 703 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT Perry Court Academy
Hengrove · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
474 students
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Bristol · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
753 students
| Measure | E-ACT Perry Court Academy Hengrove, South West | St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #654 of 1,695 | #215 of 402 |
| National rank | #6151 of 15,697 | #2120 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 474 | 753 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 753 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hengrove | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | perrycourtacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.stberns.bristol.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •E-ACT Perry Court Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 46.9).
- •St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 474.
- •E-ACT Perry Court Academy is a academy school while St Bernadette Catholic Secondary 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 Perry Court Academy better than St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), E-ACT Perry Court Academy ranks higher (58.5 vs 46.9 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 Perry Court Academy and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Hengrove and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Perry Court Academy: 474. St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School: 753. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Perry Court Academy and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School rank in South West?
E-ACT Perry Court Academy is 654th of 1,695 and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is 215th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).