Fonthill Primary Academy vs Shield Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fonthill Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Shield Road Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
| Measure | Fonthill Primary Academy Bristol, South West | Shield Road Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1546 of 1,695 | #1639 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13896 of 15,697 | #14921 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 221 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fonthill.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.shieldroadprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Fonthill Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.5 vs 13.1).
- •Fonthill Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 38%).
- •Fonthill Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Fonthill Primary Academy is the larger school with 221 students compared with 181.
- •Fonthill Primary Academy is a academy school while Shield Road Primary 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 Fonthill Primary Academy better than Shield Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fonthill Primary Academy ranks higher (20.5 vs 13.1 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 Fonthill Primary Academy and Shield Road Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fonthill Primary Academy: 221. Shield Road Primary School: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fonthill Primary Academy and Shield Road Primary School rank in South West?
Fonthill Primary Academy is 1546th of 1,695 and Shield Road Primary School is 1639th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).