Elmlea Junior School vs St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmlea Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
353 students
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
353 students
| Measure | Elmlea Junior School Bristol, South West | St. Peter's CE Primary Academy Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #149 of 1,695 | #152 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1549 of 15,697 | #1592 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 353 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 4% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 18% |
| 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 | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | elmleaschools.org.uk/ | www.stpeters.dsat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (84.1 vs 83.8).
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 83%).
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
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 Elmlea Junior School better than St. Peter's CE Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elmlea Junior School and St. Peter's CE Primary Academy?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmlea Junior School: 353. St. Peter's CE Primary Academy: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmlea Junior School and St. Peter's CE Primary Academy rank in South West?
Elmlea Junior School is 149th of 1,695 and St. Peter's CE Primary Academy is 152nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).