Highcliffe St Mark Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 104 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
638 students
| Measure | Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Christchurch, South West | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #829 of 1,695 | #648 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7716 of 15,697 | #6125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 651 | 638 |
| Pupils on roll | 651 | 638 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Christchurch | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.highcliffeprimary.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.stmichaelssg.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 51.2).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 58%).
- •Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 638.
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 Highcliffe St Mark Primary School better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford ranks higher (58.7 vs 51.2 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 Highcliffe St Mark Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School: 651. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford: 638. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highcliffe St Mark Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford rank in South West?
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is 829th of 1,695 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford is 648th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).