Northgate Primary School vs St John and St Francis Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northgate Primary School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
258 students
St John and St Francis Church School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Northgate Primary School Bridgwater, South West | St John and St Francis Church School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #506 of 1,695 | #1188 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4973 of 15,697 | #10909 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 258 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 258 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 57.8% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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.northgateprimaryschool.org.uk | www.stjohnstfrancisbwmat.org |
The verdict
- •Northgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 36.6).
- •Northgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 56%).
- •Northgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •St John and St Francis Church School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 258.
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 Northgate Primary School better than St John and St Francis Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Northgate Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 36.6 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 Northgate Primary School and St John and St Francis Church School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northgate Primary School: 258. St John and St Francis Church School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northgate Primary School and St John and St Francis Church School rank in South West?
Northgate Primary School is 506th of 1,695 and St John and St Francis Church School is 1188th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).