Barley Close Community Primary School vs Downend School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 533 m 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
Downend School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,415 students
| Measure | Barley Close Community Primary School Bristol, South West | Downend School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1602 of 1,695 | #69 of 402 |
| National rank | #14531 of 15,697 | #896 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 207 | 1,415 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 1,415 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.8 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.barleycloseschool.co.uk | www.downend.com/ |
The verdict
- •Downend School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 16.3).
- •Downend School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 207.
- •Barley Close Community Primary School is a local authority school while Downend School is a academy 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 Barley Close Community Primary School better than Downend School?
On the Success Index (England), Downend School ranks higher (72.7 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 Downend School?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Close Community Primary School: 207. Downend School: 1,415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Close Community Primary School and Downend School rank in South West?
Barley Close Community Primary School is 1602nd of 1,695 and Downend School is 69th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).