Combe Down CofE Primary School vs Ralph Allen School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combe Down CofE Primary School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
Ralph Allen School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,398 students
| Measure | Combe Down CofE Primary School Bath, South West | Ralph Allen School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #790 of 1,695 | #42 of 402 |
| National rank | #7366 of 15,697 | #547 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 422 | 1,398 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 1,398 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 107.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.combedown.com | www.ralphallenschool.com |
The verdict
- •Ralph Allen School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 52.9).
- •Ralph Allen School is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 422.
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 Combe Down CofE Primary School better than Ralph Allen School?
On the Success Index (England), Ralph Allen School ranks higher (81.8 vs 52.9 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 Combe Down CofE Primary School and Ralph Allen School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Combe Down CofE Primary School: 422. Ralph Allen School: 1,398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Combe Down CofE Primary School and Ralph Allen School rank in South West?
Combe Down CofE Primary School is 790th of 1,695 and Ralph Allen School is 42nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).