Pawlett Primary School vs Puriton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pawlett Primary School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
Puriton Primary School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Pawlett Primary School Bridgwater, South West | Puriton Primary School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1385 of 1,695 | #320 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12539 of 15,697 | #3228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 66 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.pawlettprimary.org.uk | www.puritonprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Puriton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.7 vs 28.4).
- •Puriton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 57%).
- •Puriton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Puriton Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 66.
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 Pawlett Primary School better than Puriton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Puriton Primary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 28.4 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 Pawlett Primary School and Puriton Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pawlett Primary School: 66. Puriton Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pawlett Primary School and Puriton Primary School rank in South West?
Pawlett Primary School is 1385th of 1,695 and Puriton Primary School is 320th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).