Golden Valley Primary School vs Kingshill Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
Kingshill Church School
Nailsea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Golden Valley Primary School Bristol, South West | Kingshill Church School Nailsea, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 1,695 | #1571 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2595 of 15,697 | #14135 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 401 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 49.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | Nailsea |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.goldenvalleyschool.co.uk | www.kingshillbwmat.org |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 19.0).
- •Golden Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 32%).
- •Golden Valley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Golden Valley Primary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 104.
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 Golden Valley Primary School better than Kingshill Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Golden Valley Primary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 19.0 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 Golden Valley Primary School and Kingshill Church School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Nailsea in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Golden Valley Primary School: 401. Kingshill Church School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Golden Valley Primary School and Kingshill Church School rank in South West?
Golden Valley Primary School is 264th of 1,695 and Kingshill Church School is 1571st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).