Bristol Grammar School vs Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 578 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
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
| Measure | Bristol Grammar School Bristol, South West | Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #357 of 402 | #301 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3526 of 4,090 | #3016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,377 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,377 | 147 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.sspeterandpaulprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 20.1).
- •Bristol Grammar School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 147.
- •Bristol Grammar School is a independent school while Ss Peter and Paul RC 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 Grammar School better than Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School ranks higher (74.9 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 Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School?
About 578 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristol Grammar School: 1,377. Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristol Grammar School and Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School rank in South West?
Bristol Grammar School is 357th of 402 and Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School is 301st of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).