Bridge Farm Primary School vs St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridge Farm Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
606 students
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Bristol · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
753 students
| Measure | Bridge Farm Primary School Bristol, South West | St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #744 of 1,695 | #215 of 402 |
| National rank | #6973 of 15,697 | #2120 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 606 | 753 |
| Pupils on roll | 606 | 753 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bridgefarmschool.org.uk | www.stberns.bristol.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bridge Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 46.9).
- •St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 606.
- •Bridge Farm Primary School is a academy school while St Bernadette Catholic Secondary 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 Bridge Farm Primary School better than St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridge Farm Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 46.9 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 Bridge Farm Primary School and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridge Farm Primary School: 606. St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School: 753. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridge Farm Primary School and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School rank in South West?
Bridge Farm Primary School is 744th of 1,695 and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is 215th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).