Avanti Gardens School vs Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 53 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
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
381 students
| Measure | Avanti Gardens School Bristol, South West | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1278 of 1,695 | #182 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11665 of 15,697 | #1828 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 381 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | avanti.org.uk/avantigardens/ | www.holyroodcatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 32.8).
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 54%).
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
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 Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Rood Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.2 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 Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avanti Gardens School: 381. Holy Rood Catholic Primary School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avanti Gardens School and Holy Rood Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Avanti Gardens School is 1278th of 1,695 and Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is 182nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).