St Stephen's Infant School 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 Infant School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
185 students
Staple Hill Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
298 students
| Measure | St Stephen's Infant School Bristol, South West | Staple Hill Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #641 of 1,695 | #1393 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6083 of 15,697 | #12599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 185 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 298 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68.5% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.ststephensinf.org.uk/ | www.staplehillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 28.1).
- •Staple Hill Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 185.
- •St Stephen's Infant School is a local authority school while Staple Hill Primary School 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 Stephen's Infant School better than Staple Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Infant School ranks higher (58.9 vs 28.1 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 Stephen's Infant School 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 Infant School: 185. Staple Hill Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Stephen's Infant School and Staple Hill Primary School rank in South West?
St Stephen's Infant School is 641st 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).