Bathford Church School vs Bathwick St Mary Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bathford Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
| Measure | Bathford Church School Bath, South West | Bathwick St Mary Church School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 1,695 | #475 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3220 of 15,697 | #4618 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 138 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 12% |
| 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 | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bathfordchurchschool.co.uk | www.bathwickstmary.org |
The verdict
- •Bathford Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.7 vs 66.2).
- •Bathford Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 65%).
- •Bathwick St Mary Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •Bathwick St Mary Church School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 138.
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 Bathford Church School better than Bathwick St Mary Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Bathford Church School ranks higher (73.7 vs 66.2 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 Bathford Church School and Bathwick St Mary Church School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bathford Church School: 138. Bathwick St Mary Church School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bathford Church School and Bathwick St Mary Church School rank in South West?
Bathford Church School is 318th of 1,695 and Bathwick St Mary Church School is 475th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).