Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School vs St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 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
St John's CofE Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
| Measure | Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West | St John's CofE Primary School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #636 of 1,695 | #732 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6029 of 15,697 | #6893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 84 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Bristol | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.farringtongurneyschool.co.uk | www.stjohnsmsn.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 55.1).
- •St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 60%).
- •Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 84.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School better than St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 55.1 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 St John's CofE Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School: 84. St John's CofE Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School is 636th of 1,695 and St John's CofE Primary School is 732nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).