Hillcrest Primary School vs St Mary Redcliffe Church of England 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.
Hillcrest Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
372 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Primary School Bristol, South West | St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 1,695 | #1633 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7240 of 15,697 | #14883 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 410 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 372 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 2% |
| 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.hillcrest.bristol.sch.uk/ | smrp.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 13.4).
- •Hillcrest Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 30%).
- •Hillcrest Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Hillcrest Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 372.
- •Hillcrest Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Hillcrest Primary School better than St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillcrest Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 13.4 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 Hillcrest Primary School and St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillcrest Primary School: 410. St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillcrest Primary School and St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Hillcrest Primary School is 773rd of 1,695 and St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School is 1633rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).