Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury vs Crossways Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 350 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Crossways Infant School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
160 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Bristol, South West | Crossways Infant School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1328 of 1,695 | #356 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12026 of 15,697 | #3677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 207 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| 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 | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.christthekingprimary.co.uk | www.crosswaysschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crossways Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 31.0).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury is the larger school with 207 students compared with 160.
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury is a local authority school while Crossways Infant 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 The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury better than Crossways Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Crossways Infant School ranks higher (71.2 vs 31.0 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 The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury and Crossways Infant School?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury: 207. Crossways Infant School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury and Crossways Infant School rank in South West?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury is 1328th of 1,695 and Crossways Infant School is 356th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).