Abbeymead Primary School vs Heron Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 871 m 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
Heron Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | Abbeymead Primary School Gloucester, South West | Heron Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #804 of 1,695 | #1144 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7506 of 15,697 | #10534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 421 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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.heronprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbeymead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 38.2).
- •Abbeymead Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 55%).
- •Abbeymead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Abbeymead Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 402.
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 Heron Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbeymead Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 38.2 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 Heron Primary School?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeymead Primary School: 421. Heron Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeymead Primary School and Heron Primary School rank in South West?
Abbeymead Primary School is 804th of 1,695 and Heron Primary School is 1144th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).