Raysfield Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 753 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raysfield Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Raysfield Primary School Bristol, South West | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #907 of 1,695 | #1113 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8433 of 15,697 | #10222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 453 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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.raysfield.org.uk | www.stpaulscatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Raysfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 39.7).
- •Raysfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 55%).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Raysfield Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 208.
- •Raysfield Primary School is a academy school while St Paul's Catholic 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 Raysfield Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Raysfield Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 39.7 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 Raysfield Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Raysfield Primary School: 453. St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Raysfield Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Raysfield Primary School is 907th of 1,695 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 1113th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).