Avanti Gardens School vs Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avanti Gardens School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
381 students
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
301 students
| Measure | Avanti Gardens School Bristol, South West | Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1278 of 1,695 | #241 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11665 of 15,697 | #2345 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 381 | 301 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 301 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | avanti.org.uk/avantigardens/ | www.christchurchjuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 32.8).
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 54%).
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Avanti Gardens School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 301.
- •Avanti Gardens School is a academy school while Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend 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 Avanti Gardens School better than Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend ranks higher (78.7 vs 32.8 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 Avanti Gardens School and Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avanti Gardens School: 381. Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend: 301. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avanti Gardens School and Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend rank in South West?
Avanti Gardens School is 1278th of 1,695 and Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is 241st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).