Haygrove School vs St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 281 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haygrove School
Bridgwater · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,051 students
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
| Measure | Haygrove School Bridgwater, South West | St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 402 | #437 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1258 of 4,090 | #4277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,051 | 490 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,051 | 490 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bridgwater | Bridgwater |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.haygroveschool.co.uk/ | www.stmarysbridgwater.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 64.7).
- •Haygrove School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 490.
- •Haygrove School is a academy school while St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England 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 Haygrove School better than St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 64.7 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 Haygrove School and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
About 281 m in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haygrove School: 1,051. St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School: 490. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haygrove School and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Haygrove School is 109th of 402 and St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is 437th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).