Backwell Church of England Junior School vs St Francis Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Backwell Church of England Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
230 students
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Nailsea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
142 students
| Measure | Backwell Church of England Junior School Bristol, South West | St Francis Catholic Primary School Nailsea, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #508 of 1,695 | #432 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4996 of 15,697 | #4254 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 230 | 142 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 142 |
| Free school meals | 3.5% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 67.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 14% |
| 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 | Nailsea |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.backwellfederation.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 64.2).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 64%).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Backwell Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 142.
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 Backwell Church of England Junior School better than St Francis Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 64.2 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 Backwell Church of England Junior School and St Francis Catholic Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Nailsea in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Backwell Church of England Junior School: 230. St Francis Catholic Primary School: 142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Backwell Church of England Junior School and St Francis Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Backwell Church of England Junior School is 508th of 1,695 and St Francis Catholic Primary School is 432nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).