Courtney Primary School vs King's Oak Academy
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.
Courtney Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
King's Oak Academy
Bristol · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
992 students
| Measure | Courtney Primary School Bristol, South West | King's Oak Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1186 of 1,695 | #333 of 402 |
| National rank | #10900 of 15,697 | #3278 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 189 | 992 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 992 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.courtneyprimaryschool.co.uk | kingsoakacademy.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Courtney Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 23.6).
- •Courtney Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 43%).
- •King's Oak Academy is the larger school with 992 students compared with 189.
- •Courtney Primary School is a local authority school while King's Oak Academy 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 Courtney Primary School better than King's Oak Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Courtney Primary School ranks higher (36.6 vs 23.6 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 Courtney Primary School and King's Oak Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Courtney Primary School: 189. King's Oak Academy: 992. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Courtney Primary School and King's Oak Academy rank in South West?
Courtney Primary School is 1186th of 1,695 and King's Oak Academy is 333rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).