St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell vs Staple Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
BRISTOL · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
325 students
Staple Hill Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
298 students
| Measure | St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell BRISTOL, South West | Staple Hill Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1439 of 1,695 | #1393 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13054 of 15,697 | #12599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 325 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 298 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.ststephensjun.org.uk | www.staplehillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Staple Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.1 vs 25.7).
- •Staple Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 53%).
- •Staple Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell is the larger school with 325 students compared with 298.
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 Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell better than Staple Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Staple Hill Primary School ranks higher (28.1 vs 25.7 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 Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell and Staple Hill Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between BRISTOL and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell: 325. Staple Hill Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell and Staple Hill Primary School rank in South West?
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell is 1439th of 1,695 and Staple Hill Primary School is 1393rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).