St John and St Francis Church School vs Westonzoyland Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John and St Francis Church School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
Westonzoyland Community Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
169 students
| Measure | St John and St Francis Church School Bridgwater, South West | Westonzoyland Community Primary School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1188 of 1,695 | #1383 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10909 of 15,697 | #12523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 421 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Bridgwater |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stjohnstfrancisbwmat.org | www.westonzoylandprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John and St Francis Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 28.5).
- •St John and St Francis Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 50%).
- •St John and St Francis Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •St John and St Francis Church School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 169.
- •St John and St Francis Church School is a academy school while Westonzoyland Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St John and St Francis Church School better than Westonzoyland Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John and St Francis Church School ranks higher (36.6 vs 28.5 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 St John and St Francis Church School and Westonzoyland Community Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John and St Francis Church School: 421. Westonzoyland Community Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John and St Francis Church School and Westonzoyland Community Primary School rank in South West?
St John and St Francis Church School is 1188th of 1,695 and Westonzoyland Community Primary School is 1383rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).