Coniston Primary School vs Patchway Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coniston Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Patchway Community School
Almondsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
854 students
| Measure | Coniston Primary School Bristol, South West | Patchway Community School Almondsbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #373 of 1,695 | #325 of 402 |
| National rank | #3797 of 15,697 | #3199 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 207 | 854 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 854 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Almondsbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.conistonprimary.org.uk | www.patchwaycs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coniston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 24.8).
- •Patchway Community School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 207.
- •Coniston Primary School is a local authority school while Patchway Community 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 Coniston Primary School better than Patchway Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Coniston Primary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 24.8 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 Coniston Primary School and Patchway Community School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Almondsbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coniston Primary School: 207. Patchway Community School: 854. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coniston Primary School and Patchway Community School rank in South West?
Coniston Primary School is 373rd of 1,695 and Patchway Community School is 325th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).