Meadowbrook Primary School vs Waterwells Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowbrook Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
335 students
Waterwells Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
| Measure | Meadowbrook Primary School Bristol, South West | Waterwells Primary Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1030 of 1,695 | #1306 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9532 of 15,697 | #11852 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 335 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.meadowbrookprimary.co.uk | www.waterwells.academy |
The verdict
- •Meadowbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 31.9).
- •Meadowbrook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 59%).
- •Waterwells Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
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 Meadowbrook Primary School better than Waterwells Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Meadowbrook Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 31.9 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 Meadowbrook Primary School and Waterwells Primary Academy?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadowbrook Primary School: 335. Waterwells Primary Academy: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowbrook Primary School and Waterwells Primary Academy rank in South West?
Meadowbrook Primary School is 1030th of 1,695 and Waterwells Primary Academy is 1306th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).