St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Waycroft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
Waycroft Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
461 students
| Measure | St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Bristol, South West | Waycroft Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1408 of 1,695 | #1485 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12763 of 15,697 | #13448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 268 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 107.2% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 48% |
| 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.st-bernadette-pri.bristol.sch.uk/ | waycroftacademy.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 23.6).
- •Waycroft Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 47%).
- •Waycroft Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 268.
- •St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Waycroft Academy 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 St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Waycroft Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 23.6 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 St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School and Waycroft Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School: 268. Waycroft Academy: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School and Waycroft Academy rank in South West?
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1408th of 1,695 and Waycroft Academy is 1485th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).