Parkwall Primary School vs St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkwall Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
142 students
St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | Parkwall Primary School Bristol, South West | St Barnabas Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1599 of 1,695 | #1476 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14507 of 15,697 | #13372 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 142 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 50.7% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 67.6% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.parkwallprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stbarnabasprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.0 vs 16.5).
- •Parkwall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 46%).
- •St Barnabas Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 142.
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 Parkwall Primary School better than St Barnabas Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas Church of England Primary School ranks higher (24.0 vs 16.5 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 Parkwall Primary School and St Barnabas Church of England Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkwall Primary School: 142. St Barnabas Church of England Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkwall Primary School and St Barnabas Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Parkwall Primary School is 1599th of 1,695 and St Barnabas Church of England Primary School is 1476th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).