Minerva Primary Academy vs St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 734 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minerva Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
345 students
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
BRISTOL · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
325 students
| Measure | Minerva Primary Academy Bristol, South West | St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell BRISTOL, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #586 of 1,695 | #1439 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5593 of 15,697 | #13054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 345 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 345 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 82.1% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | minervaprimaryacademy.clf.uk/ | www.ststephensjun.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Minerva Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 25.7).
- •Minerva Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 53%).
- •Minerva Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Minerva Primary Academy is the larger school with 345 students compared with 325.
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 Minerva Primary Academy better than St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell?
On the Success Index (England), Minerva Primary Academy ranks higher (61.3 vs 25.7 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 Minerva Primary Academy and St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell?
About 734 m in a straight line, between Bristol and BRISTOL in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Minerva Primary Academy: 345. St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Minerva Primary Academy and St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell rank in South West?
Minerva Primary Academy is 586th of 1,695 and St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell is 1439th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).