Cotham School vs St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotham School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,654 students
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
481 students
| Measure | Cotham School Bristol, South West | St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #123 of 402 | #195 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1373 of 4,090 | #1958 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,654 | 481 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,654 | 481 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cotham.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.stjohnsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 62.2).
- •Cotham School is the larger school with 1,654 students compared with 481.
- •Cotham School is a academy school while St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton is a local authority 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 Cotham School better than St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton?
On the Success Index (England), St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton ranks higher (81.3 vs 62.2 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 Cotham School and St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotham School: 1,654. St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton: 481. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotham School and St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton rank in South West?
Cotham School is 123rd of 402 and St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton is 195th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).