Crossways Junior School vs Manorbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossways Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
249 students
Manorbrook Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
288 students
| Measure | Crossways Junior School Bristol, South West | Manorbrook Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #498 of 1,695 | #454 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4903 of 15,697 | #4478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 249 | 288 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 288 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 137.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.crosswaysschools.co.uk | www.manorbrook.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Manorbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 64.7).
- •Manorbrook Primary School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 249.
- •Crossways Junior School is a academy school while Manorbrook Primary School 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 Crossways Junior School better than Manorbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Manorbrook Primary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 64.7 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 Junior School and Manorbrook Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crossways Junior School: 249. Manorbrook Primary School: 288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crossways Junior School and Manorbrook Primary School rank in South West?
Crossways Junior School is 498th of 1,695 and Manorbrook Primary School is 454th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).