St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 887 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1113 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #10222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 208 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.stmarysyate.org.uk | www.stpaulscatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Mary's Church of England Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 887 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is unranked and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 1113th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).