Downton CofE VA Primary School vs St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 74 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downton CofE VA Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
272 students
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
| Measure | Downton CofE VA Primary School Salisbury, South West | St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #558 of 1,695 | #1408 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5341 of 15,697 | #12763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 272 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Salisbury | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.downton-pri.wilts.sch.uk | www.st-bernadette-pri.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downton CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.4 vs 27.3).
- •Downton CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 47%).
- •Downton CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Downton CofE VA Primary School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 268.
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 Downton CofE VA Primary School better than St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downton CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 27.3 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 Downton CofE VA Primary School and St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downton CofE VA Primary School: 272. St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downton CofE VA Primary School and St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Downton CofE VA Primary School is 558th of 1,695 and St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1408th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).