Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 441 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Wellington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
278 students
St John's Church of England Primary School
Wellington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
219 students
| Measure | Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Wellington, South West | St John's Church of England Primary School Wellington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 1,695 | #1350 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3202 of 15,697 | #12267 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 278 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 58.9% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Wellington | Wellington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ikb.bep.ac | www.stjohnscofeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 29.7).
- •Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 219.
- •Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is a academy school while St John's 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 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School better than St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 29.7 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 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 441 m in a straight line, between Wellington and Wellington in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School: 278. St John's Church of England Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is 314th of 1,695 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 1350th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).