Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 179 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Saltash · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Saltash, South West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1532 of 1,695 | #1510 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13745 of 15,697 | #13601 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Saltash | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishop-cornish.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysthornbury.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.6 vs 21.5).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (38% vs 28%).
- •Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury is the larger school with 197 students compared with 196.
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 Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury ranks higher (22.6 vs 21.5 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 Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Saltash and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School: 196. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury rank in South West?
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School is 1532nd of 1,695 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury is 1510th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).