Callicroft Primary School vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callicroft Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
388 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Patchway, Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Callicroft Primary School Bristol, South West | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Patchway, Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1426 of 1,695 | #984 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12938 of 15,697 | #9096 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 388 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Patchway, Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.callicroftprimary.org.uk/ | www.holyfamilyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 26.3).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 55%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Callicroft Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 216.
- •Callicroft Primary School is a academy school while Holy Family 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 Callicroft Primary School better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 26.3 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 Callicroft Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Patchway, Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Callicroft Primary School: 388. Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Callicroft Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Callicroft Primary School is 1426th of 1,695 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 984th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).