Nova Primary School vs Shirehampton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 806 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nova Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Shirehampton Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
460 students
| Measure | Nova Primary School Bristol, South West | Shirehampton Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1494 of 1,695 | #1600 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13505 of 15,697 | #14523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 200 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 55.6% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | novaprimaryschool.co.uk | www.shirehamptonprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Nova Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 16.4).
- •Shirehampton Primary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 200.
- •Nova Primary School is a academy school while Shirehampton 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 Nova Primary School better than Shirehampton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nova Primary School ranks higher (23.2 vs 16.4 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 Nova Primary School and Shirehampton Primary School?
About 806 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nova Primary School: 200. Shirehampton Primary School: 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nova Primary School and Shirehampton Primary School rank in South West?
Nova Primary School is 1494th of 1,695 and Shirehampton Primary School is 1600th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).