Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend vs Frenchay Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 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
Frenchay Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
226 students
| Measure | Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Bristol, South West | Frenchay Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 1,695 | #467 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #443 of 15,697 | #4568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 225 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.christchurchinfants.co.uk | www.frenchayprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 66.5).
- •Frenchay Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 225.
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 Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend ranks higher (93.5 vs 66.5 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 Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 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. Frenchay Church of England Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend and Frenchay Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend is 37th of 1,695 and Frenchay Church of England Primary School is 467th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).