Shirehampton Primary School vs St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 471 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirehampton Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
460 students
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
BRISTOL · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Shirehampton Primary School Bristol, South West | St Bernard's Catholic Primary School BRISTOL, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1600 of 1,695 | #727 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14523 of 15,697 | #6875 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 460 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.shirehamptonprimaryschool.org | stbernardsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 16.4).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 47%).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Shirehampton Primary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 201.
- •Shirehampton Primary School is a local authority school while St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Shirehampton Primary School better than St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (55.2 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 Shirehampton Primary School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
About 471 m in a straight line, between Bristol and BRISTOL in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shirehampton Primary School: 460. St Bernard's Catholic Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shirehampton Primary School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Shirehampton Primary School is 1600th of 1,695 and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is 727th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).