Abbeymead Primary School vs Powell's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 21 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
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Abbeymead Primary School Gloucester, South West | Powell's Church of England Primary School Cirencester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #804 of 1,695 | #117 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7506 of 15,697 | #1212 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 421 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 15% |
| 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 | Cirencester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbeymead.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.powells.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Powell's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 52.2).
- •Powell's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 61%).
- •Powell's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
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 Powell's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Powell's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (86.6 vs 52.2 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 Powell's Church of England Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Cirencester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeymead Primary School: 421. Powell's Church of England Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeymead Primary School and Powell's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Abbeymead Primary School is 804th of 1,695 and Powell's Church of England Primary School is 117th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).