John Cabot Academy vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 704 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Cabot Academy
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,244 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
| Measure | John Cabot Academy Bristol, South West | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #114 of 402 | #1641 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1330 of 4,090 | #14937 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,244 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,244 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cabot.ac.uk/ | www.ourladyoflourdesprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Cabot Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 13.0).
- •John Cabot Academy is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 138.
- •John Cabot Academy is a academy school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic 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 John Cabot Academy better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Cabot Academy ranks higher (63.2 vs 13.0 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 John Cabot Academy and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Cabot Academy: 1,244. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Cabot Academy and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
John Cabot Academy is 114th of 402 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is 1641st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).