Kingsmoor Primary School vs Willowdown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsmoor Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
Willowdown Primary School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
361 students
| Measure | Kingsmoor Primary School Bridgwater, South West | Willowdown Primary School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #665 of 1,695 | #987 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6253 of 15,697 | #9121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 178 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 361 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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 | Bridgwater | Bridgwater |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsmoorprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.willowdownprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsmoor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 44.8).
- •Kingsmoor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 66%).
- •Kingsmoor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Willowdown Primary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 178.
- •Kingsmoor Primary School is a local authority school while Willowdown Primary School 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 Kingsmoor Primary School better than Willowdown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsmoor Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 44.8 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 Kingsmoor Primary School and Willowdown Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsmoor Primary School: 178. Willowdown Primary School: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsmoor Primary School and Willowdown Primary School rank in South West?
Kingsmoor Primary School is 665th of 1,695 and Willowdown Primary School is 987th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).