Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School vs St Laurence School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 636 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Bradford-on-Avon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
403 students
St Laurence School
Bradford-on-Avon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
| Measure | Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Bradford-on-Avon, South West | St Laurence School Bradford-on-Avon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #334 of 1,695 | #41 of 402 |
| National rank | #3357 of 15,697 | #538 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 403 | 1,378 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 1,378 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.4 |
| town | Bradford-on-Avon | Bradford-on-Avon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.christchurch.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.st-laurence.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Laurence School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 72.9).
- •St Laurence School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 403.
- •Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while St Laurence 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 Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School better than St Laurence School?
On the Success Index (England), St Laurence School ranks higher (82.2 vs 72.9 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 Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School and St Laurence School?
About 636 m in a straight line, between Bradford-on-Avon and Bradford-on-Avon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School: 403. St Laurence School: 1,378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School and St Laurence School rank in South West?
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School is 334th of 1,695 and St Laurence School is 41st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).