Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend vs Stanbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 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
Stanbridge Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Bristol, South West | Stanbridge Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 1,695 | #887 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2345 of 15,697 | #8259 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 301 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 301 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 3% |
| 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.christchurchjuniors.co.uk | www.stanbridgeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 48.9).
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 63%).
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Stanbridge Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 301.
- •Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is a local authority school while Stanbridge 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 Junior School, Downend better than Stanbridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend ranks higher (78.7 vs 48.9 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 Junior School, Downend and Stanbridge Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend: 301. Stanbridge Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend and Stanbridge Primary School rank in South West?
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is 241st of 1,695 and Stanbridge Primary School is 887th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).