Kings' Forest Primary School vs St Stephen's Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings' Forest Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
St Stephen's Infant School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
185 students
| Measure | Kings' Forest Primary School Bristol, South West | St Stephen's Infant School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #662 of 1,695 | #641 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6202 of 15,697 | #6083 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 451 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 107.4% | 68.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.kingsforestschool.co.uk | www.ststephensinf.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (58.3 vs 58.9).
- •Kings' Forest Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 185.
- •Kings' Forest Primary School is a academy school while St Stephen's Infant 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 Kings' Forest Primary School better than St Stephen's Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kings' Forest Primary School and St Stephen's Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings' Forest Primary School: 451. St Stephen's Infant School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings' Forest Primary School and St Stephen's Infant School rank in South West?
Kings' Forest Primary School is 662nd of 1,695 and St Stephen's Infant School is 641st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).