Hillcrest Primary School vs LPW Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
LPW Independent School
Bristol · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
54 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Primary School Bristol, South West | LPW Independent School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #7240 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 410 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 108% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 4.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 3.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hillcrest.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.lpw-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 2.5).
- •Hillcrest Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 54.
- •Hillcrest Primary School is a local authority school while LPW Independent School is a independent 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 Hillcrest Primary School better than LPW Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 2.5 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 Hillcrest Primary School and LPW Independent School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillcrest Primary School: 410. LPW Independent School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillcrest Primary School and LPW Independent School rank in South West?
Hillcrest Primary School is 773rd of 1,695 and LPW Independent School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).