Bristol Cathedral Choir School vs St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.0 km 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
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Bristol · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,792 students
| Measure | Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol, South West | St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #63 of 402 | #60 of 402 |
| National rank | #804 of 4,090 | #772 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,192 | 1,792 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,192 | 1,792 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 113.5% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.6 | 54.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.1% | 61.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | 78.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 4.75 |
| A level points per entry | 38.5 | 36.4 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | bccs.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.smrt.bristol.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (74.6 vs 75.4).
- •St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School is the larger school with 1,792 students compared with 1,192.
- •Bristol Cathedral Choir School is a academy school while St Mary Redcliffe and Temple 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 Cathedral Choir School better than St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bristol Cathedral Choir School and St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School: 1,192. St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School: 1,792. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristol Cathedral Choir School and St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School rank in South West?
Bristol Cathedral Choir School is 63rd of 402 and St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School is 60th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).