Birdwell Primary School vs St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdwell Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
| Measure | Birdwell Primary School Bristol, South West | St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 1,695 | #1068 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #715 of 15,697 | #9823 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 427 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 3% |
| 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.birdwellschool.co.uk/ | www.stpeterscofeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Birdwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 41.5).
- •Birdwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 66%).
- •Birdwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) is the larger school with 460 students compared with 427.
- •Birdwell Primary School is a academy school while St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) 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 Birdwell Primary School better than St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)?
On the Success Index (England), Birdwell Primary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 41.5 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 Birdwell Primary School and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birdwell Primary School: 427. St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC): 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdwell Primary School and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) rank in South West?
Birdwell Primary School is 66th of 1,695 and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) is 1068th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).