Henbury Court Primary Academy vs Kings Ash Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 137 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henbury Court Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
294 students
Kings Ash Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
293 students
| Measure | Henbury Court Primary Academy Bristol, South West | Kings Ash Academy Paignton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1378 of 1,695 | #1319 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12463 of 15,697 | #11974 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 294 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 293 |
| Free school meals | 44.6% | 61.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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 | Paignton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | henbury.tila.school/ | www.kingsashacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Kings Ash Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 28.8).
- •Kings Ash Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Henbury Court Primary Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 293.
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 Henbury Court Primary Academy better than Kings Ash Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Ash Academy ranks higher (31.3 vs 28.8 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 Henbury Court Primary Academy and Kings Ash Academy?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Paignton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Henbury Court Primary Academy: 294. Kings Ash Academy: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Henbury Court Primary Academy and Kings Ash Academy rank in South West?
Henbury Court Primary Academy is 1378th of 1,695 and Kings Ash Academy is 1319th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).