Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Patchway Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 872 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Patchway, Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Patchway Community School
Almondsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
854 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Patchway, Bristol, South West | Patchway Community School Almondsbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #984 of 1,695 | #325 of 402 |
| National rank | #9096 of 15,697 | #3199 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 216 | 854 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 854 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Patchway, Bristol | Almondsbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holyfamilyprimary.co.uk | www.patchwaycs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 24.8).
- •Patchway Community School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 216.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Patchway Community 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Patchway Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 24.8 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Patchway Community School?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Patchway, Bristol and Almondsbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 216. Patchway Community School: 854. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Patchway Community School rank in South West?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 984th of 1,695 and Patchway Community School is 325th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).