Manorbrook Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 641 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manorbrook Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
288 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Manorbrook Primary School Bristol, South West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #454 of 1,695 | #1510 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4478 of 15,697 | #13601 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 288 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 137.1% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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.manorbrook.org.uk | www.stmarysthornbury.com |
The verdict
- •Manorbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 22.6).
- •Manorbrook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 38%).
- •Manorbrook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Manorbrook Primary School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 197.
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 Manorbrook Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury?
On the Success Index (England), Manorbrook Primary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 22.6 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 Manorbrook Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manorbrook Primary School: 288. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manorbrook Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury rank in South West?
Manorbrook Primary School is 454th of 1,695 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury is 1510th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).