Barrs Court Primary School vs Courtney Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrs Court Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
295 students
Courtney Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Barrs Court Primary School Bristol, South West | Courtney Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #942 of 1,695 | #1186 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8749 of 15,697 | #10900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 295 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 62% |
| 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.barrscourtprimaryschool.co.uk | www.courtneyprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barrs Court Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.6 vs 36.6).
- •Barrs Court Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •Barrs Court Primary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 189.
- •Barrs Court Primary School is a academy school while Courtney Primary School is a local authority 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 Barrs Court Primary School better than Courtney Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrs Court Primary School ranks higher (46.6 vs 36.6 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 Barrs Court Primary School and Courtney Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrs Court Primary School: 295. Courtney Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrs Court Primary School and Courtney Primary School rank in South West?
Barrs Court Primary School is 942nd of 1,695 and Courtney Primary School is 1186th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).