Abbeymead Primary School vs Barnwood Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeymead Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
Barnwood Park School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
909 students
| Measure | Abbeymead Primary School Gloucester, South West | Barnwood Park School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #804 of 1,695 | #312 of 402 |
| National rank | #7506 of 15,697 | #2960 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 421 | 909 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 909 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbeymead.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.barnwoodpark.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbeymead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 30.1).
- •Barnwood Park School is the larger school with 909 students compared with 421.
- •Abbeymead Primary School is a local authority school while Barnwood Park 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 Abbeymead Primary School better than Barnwood Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbeymead Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 30.1 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 Abbeymead Primary School and Barnwood Park School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeymead Primary School: 421. Barnwood Park School: 909. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeymead Primary School and Barnwood Park School rank in South West?
Abbeymead Primary School is 804th of 1,695 and Barnwood Park School is 312th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).