Iron Acton Church of England Primary School vs Watermore Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iron Acton Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
Watermore Primary School
Frampton Cotterell · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
| Measure | Iron Acton Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West | Watermore Primary School Frampton Cotterell, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #784 of 1,695 | #207 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7346 of 15,697 | #2085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 98 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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 | Frampton Cotterell |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ironactonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.watermoreprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Watermore Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 53.0).
- •Watermore Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 98.
- •Iron Acton Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Watermore 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 Iron Acton Church of England Primary School better than Watermore Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Watermore Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 53.0 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 Iron Acton Church of England Primary School and Watermore Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Frampton Cotterell in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Iron Acton Church of England Primary School: 98. Watermore Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Iron Acton Church of England Primary School and Watermore Primary School rank in South West?
Iron Acton Church of England Primary School is 784th of 1,695 and Watermore Primary School is 207th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).