Holymead Primary School vs West Town Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holymead Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
583 students
West Town Lane Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
634 students
| Measure | Holymead Primary School Bristol, South West | West Town Lane Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #896 of 1,695 | #1242 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8306 of 15,697 | #11338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 583 | 634 |
| Pupils on roll | 583 | 634 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 2% |
| 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 | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holymeadp.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.wtl.academy |
The verdict
- •Holymead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 34.5).
- •West Town Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 55%).
- •Holymead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •West Town Lane Academy is the larger school with 634 students compared with 583.
- •Holymead Primary School is a local authority school while West Town Lane Academy is a academy 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 Holymead Primary School better than West Town Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holymead Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 34.5 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 Holymead Primary School and West Town Lane Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holymead Primary School: 583. West Town Lane Academy: 634. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holymead Primary School and West Town Lane Academy rank in South West?
Holymead Primary School is 896th of 1,695 and West Town Lane Academy is 1242nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).