Pensford Primary School vs Waycroft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pensford Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
Waycroft Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
461 students
| Measure | Pensford Primary School Bristol, South West | Waycroft Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 1,695 | #1485 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1603 of 15,697 | #13448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 100 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.pensfordschool.org | waycroftacademy.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pensford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 23.6).
- •Pensford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 48%).
- •Pensford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Waycroft Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 100.
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 Pensford Primary School better than Waycroft Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pensford Primary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 23.6 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 Pensford Primary School and Waycroft Academy?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pensford Primary School: 100. Waycroft Academy: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pensford Primary School and Waycroft Academy rank in South West?
Pensford Primary School is 155th of 1,695 and Waycroft Academy is 1485th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).