Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School vs Longvernal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
Longvernal Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
203 students
| Measure | Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West | Longvernal Primary School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #636 of 1,695 | #154 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6029 of 15,697 | #1600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 84 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 19% |
| 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 | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.farringtongurneyschool.co.uk | www.longvernal.com |
The verdict
- •Longvernal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 59.1).
- •Longvernal Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 60%).
- •Longvernal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Longvernal Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 84.
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 Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School better than Longvernal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longvernal Primary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 59.1 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 Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School and Longvernal Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School: 84. Longvernal Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School and Longvernal Primary School rank in South West?
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School is 636th of 1,695 and Longvernal Primary School is 154th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).