Barley Close Community Primary School vs Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley Close Community Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
207 students
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Barley Close Community Primary School Bristol, South West | Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1602 of 1,695 | #1328 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14531 of 15,697 | #12026 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | www.barleycloseschool.co.uk | www.christthekingprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.0 vs 16.3).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 47%).
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 Barley Close Community Primary School better than Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury ranks higher (31.0 vs 16.3 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 Barley Close Community Primary School and Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Close Community Primary School: 207. Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Close Community Primary School and Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury rank in South West?
Barley Close Community Primary School is 1602nd of 1,695 and Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury is 1328th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).