Lift Broadlands vs Wellsway School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Broadlands
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
314 students
Wellsway School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,325 students
| Measure | Lift Broadlands Bristol, South West | Wellsway School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #388 of 402 | #70 of 402 |
| National rank | #3825 of 4,090 | #900 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 314 | 1,325 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 1,325 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 28.9% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.8 | 50.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24% | 56% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44% | 75.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.90 | 4.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.7 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.liftbroadlands.org/ | www.wellswayschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Wellsway School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 14.4).
- •Wellsway School is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 314.
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 Lift Broadlands better than Wellsway School?
On the Success Index (England), Wellsway School ranks higher (72.7 vs 14.4 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 Lift Broadlands and Wellsway School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Broadlands: 314. Wellsway School: 1,325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Broadlands and Wellsway School rank in South West?
Lift Broadlands is 388th of 402 and Wellsway School is 70th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).