Downend School vs Stanbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 274 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downend School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,415 students
Stanbridge Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Downend School Bristol, South West | Stanbridge Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 402 | #887 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #896 of 4,090 | #8259 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,415 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,415 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.61 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.downend.com/ | www.stanbridgeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Downend School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 48.9).
- •Downend School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 415.
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 Downend School better than Stanbridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downend School ranks higher (72.7 vs 48.9 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 Downend School and Stanbridge Primary School?
About 274 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downend School: 1,415. Stanbridge Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downend School and Stanbridge Primary School rank in South West?
Downend School is 69th of 402 and Stanbridge Primary School is 887th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).