St Patrick's Catholic Primary School vs The City Academy Bristol
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 714 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
The City Academy Bristol
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
977 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Bristol, South West | The City Academy Bristol Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1057 of 1,695 | #350 of 402 |
| National rank | #9744 of 15,697 | #3459 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 195 | 977 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 977 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stpatricksbristol.org.uk/ | cityacademybristol.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 21.1).
- •The City Academy Bristol is the larger school with 977 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 The City Academy Bristol?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 21.1 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 The City Academy Bristol?
About 714 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. The City Academy Bristol: 977. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and The City Academy Bristol rank in South West?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 1057th of 1,695 and The City Academy Bristol is 350th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).