Bristol Grammar School vs Cathedral Primary 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 Grammar School
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,377 students
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
| Measure | Bristol Grammar School Bristol, South West | Cathedral Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 402 | #915 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3526 of 4,090 | #8487 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,377 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,377 | 422 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.2 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bristolgrammarschool.co.uk | www.cathedralprimaryschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Cathedral Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 20.1).
- •Bristol Grammar School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 422.
- •Bristol Grammar School is a independent school while Cathedral 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 Bristol Grammar School better than Cathedral Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cathedral Primary School ranks higher (47.7 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 Grammar School and Cathedral Primary School?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristol Grammar School: 1,377. Cathedral Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristol Grammar School and Cathedral Primary School rank in South West?
Bristol Grammar School is 357th of 402 and Cathedral Primary School is 915th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).