Al Ashraf Primary School vs St James' Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 190 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Ashraf Primary School
Gloucestershire · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
136 students
St James' Church of England Junior School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
186 students
| Measure | Al Ashraf Primary School Gloucestershire, South West | St James' Church of England Junior School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1187 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #10908 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 136 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 186 |
| Free school meals | – | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 57.9% | 78.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Gloucestershire | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | primary.al-ashraf.org.uk/ | www.st-james-junior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 136.
- •Al Ashraf Primary School is a independent school while St James' Church of England Junior 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 Al Ashraf Primary School better than St James' Church of England Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al Ashraf Primary School and St James' Church of England Junior School?
About 190 m in a straight line, between Gloucestershire and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Ashraf Primary School: 136. St James' Church of England Junior School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Ashraf Primary School and St James' Church of England Junior School rank in South West?
Al Ashraf Primary School is unranked and St James' Church of England Junior School is 1187th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).