Somerset Bridge Primary School vs St George's Foundation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 74 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Bridge Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
St George's Foundation Primary School
Portland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
| Measure | Somerset Bridge Primary School Bridgwater, South West | St George's Foundation Primary School Portland, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #927 of 1,695 | #1465 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8582 of 15,697 | #13266 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 407 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Portland |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.somersetbridge.co.uk | www.stgeorgesportland.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Somerset Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 24.6).
- •Somerset Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 46%).
- •St George's Foundation Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Somerset Bridge Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 406.
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 Somerset Bridge Primary School better than St George's Foundation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Somerset Bridge Primary School ranks higher (47.4 vs 24.6 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 Somerset Bridge Primary School and St George's Foundation Primary School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Portland in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Somerset Bridge Primary School: 407. St George's Foundation Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Somerset Bridge Primary School and St George's Foundation Primary School rank in South West?
Somerset Bridge Primary School is 927th of 1,695 and St George's Foundation Primary School is 1465th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).