Christ Church Church of England Primary School vs Clifton College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 623 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
333 students
Clifton College
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,204 students
| Measure | Christ Church Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West | Clifton College Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1072 of 1,695 | #349 of 402 |
| National rank | #9851 of 15,697 | #3454 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 333 | 1,204 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 1,204 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.3% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 25.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.1 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.christchurch.bristol.sch.uk | www.cliftoncollege.com |
The verdict
- •Christ Church Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 21.1).
- •Clifton College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 333.
- •Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Clifton College is a independent 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 Primary School better than Clifton College?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church Church of England Primary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 21.1 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 Primary School and Clifton College?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Church of England Primary School: 333. Clifton College: 1,204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Church of England Primary School and Clifton College rank in South West?
Christ Church Church of England Primary School is 1072nd of 1,695 and Clifton College is 349th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).