Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School vs Paulton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
Paulton Junior School
Paulton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
| Measure | Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West | Paulton Junior School Paulton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #636 of 1,695 | #1133 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6029 of 15,697 | #10422 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 84 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 66.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 4% |
| 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 | Paulton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.farringtongurneyschool.co.uk | www.paultonjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 38.7).
- •Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 58%).
- •Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Paulton Junior School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 84.
- •Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Paulton Junior 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 Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School better than Paulton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 38.7 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 Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School and Paulton Junior School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Paulton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School: 84. Paulton Junior School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School and Paulton Junior School rank in South West?
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School is 636th of 1,695 and Paulton Junior School is 1133rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).