Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend vs Downend School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
225 students
Downend School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,415 students
| Measure | Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Bristol, South West | Downend School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #37 of 1,695 | #69 of 402 |
| National rank | #443 of 15,697 | #896 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 225 | 1,415 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 1,415 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.8 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.christchurchinfants.co.uk | www.downend.com/ |
The verdict
- •Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 72.7).
- •Downend School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 225.
- •Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend is a local authority school while Downend 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 Infant School, Downend better than Downend School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend ranks higher (93.5 vs 72.7 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 Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend and Downend School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend: 225. Downend School: 1,415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend and Downend School rank in South West?
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend is 37th of 1,695 and Downend School is 69th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).