Bristol Cathedral Choir School vs Bristol Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 826 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,192 students
Bristol Grammar School
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,377 students
| Measure | Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol, South West | Bristol Grammar School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 402 | #357 of 402 |
| National rank | #804 of 4,090 | #3526 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,192 | 1,377 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,192 | 1,377 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 113.5% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.6 | 14.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 0.45 |
| A level points per entry | 38.5 | 44.2 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | bccs.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.bristolgrammarschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bristol Cathedral Choir School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.6 vs 20.1).
- •Bristol Grammar School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 1,192.
- •Bristol Cathedral Choir School is a academy school while Bristol Grammar School is a independent 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 Cathedral Choir School better than Bristol Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Bristol Cathedral Choir School ranks higher (74.6 vs 20.1 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 Cathedral Choir School and Bristol Grammar School?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School: 1,192. Bristol Grammar School: 1,377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristol Cathedral Choir School and Bristol Grammar School rank in South West?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School is 63rd of 402 and Bristol Grammar School is 357th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).