Highnam CofE Primary Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Gloucester, South West GL2 8LW · Gloucestershire
#592 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#5666 of 15,697 nationally
About Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Highnam CofE Primary Academy is a academy primary located in Gloucester, in the Gloucestershire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 206 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 60.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 592nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (85th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (44th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 206; capacity filled 98.1%.
There are 78 schools in Gloucester; Highnam CofE Primary Academy ranks 35th of 76 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)68%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highnam CofE Primary Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 206
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 68%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
709 students · 3.6 km away
Hempsted Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 3.7 km away
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
605 students · 3.8 km away
Denmark Road High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,024 students · 4.0 km away
Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students · 4.0 km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
233 students · 4.1 km away
Edward Jenner School
Gloucester · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
43 students · 4.2 km away
Churcham Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
32 students · 4.2 km away
Hartpury Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 4.4 km away
Longford Park Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
263 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Hilary School
Penzance · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
Tregoze Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Staplegrove Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
Starcross Primary School
Exeter, Devon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
North Bradley CofE Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
The Duchy School Bradninch
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highnam CofE Primary Academy a good school?
Highnam CofE Primary Academy has a Success Index (England) of 60.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #592 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highnam CofE Primary Academy rank in South West?
Highnam CofE Primary Academy ranks #592 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #5666 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highnam CofE Primary Academy?
Highnam CofE Primary Academy had 206 students in 2025.
Is Highnam CofE Primary Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Highnam CofE Primary Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Highnam CofE Primary Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highnam CofE Primary Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.