Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School vs Wellington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 990 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
Wellington School
Wellington · Independent all-through · Ages 2–20
776 students
| Measure | Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Wellington, South West | Wellington School Wellington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 1,695 | #376 of 402 |
| National rank | #3202 of 15,697 | #3714 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–20 |
| Students | 278 | 776 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 776 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.9% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 27.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.2 |
| town | Wellington | Wellington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ikb.bep.ac | www.wellington-school.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 17.3).
- •Wellington School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 278.
- •Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is a academy school while Wellington 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 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School better than Wellington School?
On the Success Index (England), Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 17.3 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 Wellington School?
About 990 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. Wellington School: 776. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School and Wellington School rank in South West?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is 314th of 1,695 and Wellington School is 376th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).