English Bicknor Church of England Primary School vs Lydbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Bicknor Church of England Primary School
Coleford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
48 students
Lydbrook Primary School
Lydbrook · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
83 students
| Measure | English Bicknor Church of England Primary School Coleford, South West | Lydbrook Primary School Lydbrook, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1455 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #13178 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 48 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 48 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 62.3% | 59.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Coleford | Lydbrook |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.englishbicknorcofeprimaryschool.co.uk | www.lydbrook.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •English Bicknor Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 25.0).
- •Lydbrook Primary School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 48.
- •English Bicknor Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Lydbrook 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 English Bicknor Church of England Primary School better than Lydbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), English Bicknor Church of England Primary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 25.0 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 English Bicknor Church of England Primary School and Lydbrook Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Coleford and Lydbrook in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Bicknor Church of England Primary School: 48. Lydbrook Primary School: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Bicknor Church of England Primary School and Lydbrook Primary School rank in South West?
English Bicknor Church of England Primary School is unranked and Lydbrook Primary School is 1455th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).