Bishop Road Primary School vs St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 346 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Road Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
779 students
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
| Measure | Bishop Road Primary School Bristol, South West | St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #36 of 1,695 | #74 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #442 of 15,697 | #760 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 779 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 779 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| 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.bishoproad.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.st-bonaventures.bristol.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 90.4).
- •Bishop Road Primary School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 404.
- •Bishop Road Primary School is a local authority school while St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Bishop Road Primary School better than St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Road Primary School ranks higher (93.5 vs 90.4 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 Road Primary School and St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School?
About 346 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Road Primary School: 779. St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Road Primary School and St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Bishop Road Primary School is 36th of 1,695 and St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School is 74th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).