Fair Furlong Primary School vs Four Acres Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Furlong Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Four Acres Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
423 students
| Measure | Fair Furlong Primary School Bristol, South West | Four Acres Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1692 of 1,695 | #1483 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15603 of 15,697 | #13436 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 454 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 57.4% | 56.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fairfurlong.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.fouracresacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Four Acres Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.6 vs 4.9).
- •Four Acres Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 28%).
- •Four Acres Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Fair Furlong Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 423.
- •Fair Furlong Primary School is a local authority school while Four Acres Academy 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 Fair Furlong Primary School better than Four Acres Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Four Acres Academy ranks higher (23.6 vs 4.9 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 Fair Furlong Primary School and Four Acres Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fair Furlong Primary School: 454. Four Acres Academy: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fair Furlong Primary School and Four Acres Academy rank in South West?
Fair Furlong Primary School is 1692nd of 1,695 and Four Acres Academy is 1483rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).