Charborough Road Primary School vs Upper Horfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 727 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charborough Road Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
254 students
Upper Horfield Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
185 students
| Measure | Charborough Road Primary School Bristol, South West | Upper Horfield Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1136 of 1,695 | #1462 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10435 of 15,697 | #13247 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 254 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.charboroughroadprimary.org.uk/ | www.upperhorfield.bristol.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Charborough Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 24.7).
- •Upper Horfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 45%).
- •Charborough Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Charborough Road Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 185.
- •Charborough Road Primary School is a academy school while Upper Horfield 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 Charborough Road Primary School better than Upper Horfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Charborough Road Primary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 24.7 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 Charborough Road Primary School and Upper Horfield Primary School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charborough Road Primary School: 254. Upper Horfield Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charborough Road Primary School and Upper Horfield Primary School rank in South West?
Charborough Road Primary School is 1136th of 1,695 and Upper Horfield Primary School is 1462nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).