Crossways Infant School vs Marlwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossways Infant School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
160 students
Marlwood School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
510 students
| Measure | Crossways Infant School Bristol, South West | Marlwood School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #356 of 1,695 | #192 of 402 |
| National rank | #3677 of 15,697 | #1943 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 160 | 510 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 510 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.crosswaysschools.co.uk/ | www.marlwood.com |
The verdict
- •Crossways Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 50.5).
- •Marlwood School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 160.
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 Crossways Infant School better than Marlwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Crossways Infant School ranks higher (71.2 vs 50.5 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 Crossways Infant School and Marlwood School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crossways Infant School: 160. Marlwood School: 510. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crossways Infant School and Marlwood School rank in South West?
Crossways Infant School is 356th of 1,695 and Marlwood School is 192nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).