Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend vs The Tynings Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 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
The Tynings Primary School
Staple Hill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
| Measure | Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Bristol, South West | The Tynings Primary School Staple Hill, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 1,695 | #1454 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #443 of 15,697 | #13172 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 225 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 65.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Staple Hill |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.christchurchinfants.co.uk | www.thetynings.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 25.1).
- •The Tynings Primary School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 225.
- •Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend is a local authority school while The Tynings Primary 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 The Tynings Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend ranks higher (93.5 vs 25.1 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 The Tynings Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Staple Hill in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend: 225. The Tynings Primary School: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend and The Tynings Primary School rank in South West?
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend is 37th of 1,695 and The Tynings Primary School is 1454th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).