Bristol Brunel Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 700 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristol Brunel Academy
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,267 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Bristol Brunel Academy Bristol, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 402 | #820 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2421 of 4,090 | #7644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,267 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,267 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bba.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.st-josephs-pri.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 40.8).
- •Bristol Brunel Academy is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 213.
- •Bristol Brunel Academy is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary 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 Bristol Brunel Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 40.8 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 Bristol Brunel Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristol Brunel Academy: 1,267. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristol Brunel Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Bristol Brunel Academy is 246th of 402 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 820th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).