Eastover Primary School vs Northgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 874 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastover Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
Northgate Primary School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
258 students
| Measure | Eastover Primary School Bridgwater, South West | Northgate Primary School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1034 of 1,695 | #506 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9551 of 15,697 | #4973 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 403 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 57.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 | Bridgwater | Bridgwater |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.eastoverschool.co.uk/ | www.northgateprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Northgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 42.8).
- •Northgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 67%).
- •Northgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Eastover Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 258.
- •Eastover Primary School is a local authority school while Northgate Primary School is a academy 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 Eastover Primary School better than Northgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northgate Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 42.8 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 Eastover Primary School and Northgate Primary School?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastover Primary School: 403. Northgate Primary School: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastover Primary School and Northgate Primary School rank in South West?
Eastover Primary School is 1034th of 1,695 and Northgate Primary School is 506th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).