Crispin School Academy vs The City Academy Bristol
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crispin School Academy
Street · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
978 students
The City Academy Bristol
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
977 students
| Measure | Crispin School Academy Street, South West | The City Academy Bristol Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #202 of 402 | #350 of 402 |
| National rank | #2031 of 4,090 | #3459 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 978 | 977 |
| Pupils on roll | 978 | 977 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.8% | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.1% | 51.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Street | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.crispinschool.co.uk/ | cityacademybristol.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crispin School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 21.1).
- •Crispin School Academy is the larger school with 978 students compared with 977.
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 Crispin School Academy better than The City Academy Bristol?
On the Success Index (England), Crispin School Academy ranks higher (48.7 vs 21.1 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 Crispin School Academy and The City Academy Bristol?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Street and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crispin School Academy: 978. The City Academy Bristol: 977. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crispin School Academy and The City Academy Bristol rank in South West?
Crispin School Academy is 202nd of 402 and The City Academy Bristol is 350th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).