Robert Blake Academy vs St John and St Francis Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Blake Academy
Bridgwater · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
St John and St Francis Church School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Robert Blake Academy Bridgwater, South West | St John and St Francis Church School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1188 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #10909 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 421 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | – | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | robertblake.org.uk/ | www.stjohnstfrancisbwmat.org |
The verdict
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 Robert Blake Academy better than St John and St Francis Church School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Robert Blake Academy and St John and St Francis Church School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
How do Robert Blake Academy and St John and St Francis Church School rank in South West?
Robert Blake Academy is unranked and St John and St Francis Church School is 1188th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).