Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury vs Crossways Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 363 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 Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
249 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Bristol, South West | Crossways Junior School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1328 of 1,695 | #498 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12026 of 15,697 | #4903 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 207 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 103.8% |
| 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 Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.7 vs 31.0).
- •Crossways Junior School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 207.
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury is a local authority school while Crossways Junior 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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Crossways Junior School ranks higher (64.7 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 Junior School?
About 363 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 Junior School: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury and Crossways Junior School rank in South West?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury is 1328th of 1,695 and Crossways Junior School is 498th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).