Barley Close Community Primary School vs Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 54 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
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Barley Close Community Primary School Bristol, South West | Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1602 of 1,695 | #51 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14531 of 15,697 | #606 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% | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.barleycloseschool.co.uk | www.holyapostlesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.8 vs 16.3).
- •Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 47%).
- •Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% 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 Barley Close Community Primary School better than Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.8 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 Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Close Community Primary School: 207. Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Close Community Primary School and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Barley Close Community Primary School is 1602nd of 1,695 and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School is 51st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).