Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend vs St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
301 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
| Measure | Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Bristol, South West | St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 1,695 | #884 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2345 of 15,697 | #8229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 301 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 301 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 11% |
| 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 | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.christchurchjuniors.co.uk | www.st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 49.0).
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 55%).
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is the larger school with 301 students compared with 300.
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 Junior School, Downend better than St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend ranks higher (78.7 vs 49.0 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 Junior School, Downend and St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend: 301. St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend and St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge rank in South West?
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is 241st of 1,695 and St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is 884th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).