Fonthill Primary Academy vs Hillside Community First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 85 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fonthill Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Hillside Community First School
Verwood · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
221 students
| Measure | Fonthill Primary Academy Bristol, South West | Hillside Community First School Verwood, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1546 of 1,695 | #535 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13896 of 15,697 | #5153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 221 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 35.7% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Verwood |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fonthill.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.hillsidefirstschool.org |
The verdict
- •Hillside Community First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 20.5).
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 Fonthill Primary Academy better than Hillside Community First School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Community First School ranks higher (63.4 vs 20.5 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 Fonthill Primary Academy and Hillside Community First School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Verwood in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fonthill Primary Academy: 221. Hillside Community First School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fonthill Primary Academy and Hillside Community First School rank in South West?
Fonthill Primary Academy is 1546th of 1,695 and Hillside Community First School is 535th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).