St Patrick's Catholic Primary School vs Summerhill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 874 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
Summerhill Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
223 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Bristol, South West | Summerhill Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1057 of 1,695 | #453 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9744 of 15,697 | #4466 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 195 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 61.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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.stpatricksbristol.org.uk/ | summerhillacademy.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Summerhill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 41.9).
- •Summerhill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 59%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Summerhill Academy is the larger school with 223 students compared with 195.
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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School better than Summerhill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Summerhill Academy ranks higher (67.1 vs 41.9 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School and Summerhill Academy?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 195. Summerhill Academy: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and Summerhill Academy rank in South West?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 1057th of 1,695 and Summerhill Academy is 453rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).