Amberley Parochial School vs Minchinhampton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amberley Parochial School
Stroud · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Minchinhampton Primary Academy
Stroud · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
| Measure | Amberley Parochial School Stroud, South West | Minchinhampton Primary Academy Stroud, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 1,695 | #407 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #322 of 15,697 | #4013 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 104 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Stroud | Stroud |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.amberleyschool.co.uk/ | www.minchacademy.net |
The verdict
- •Amberley Parochial School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.0 vs 69.4).
- •Amberley Parochial School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 73%).
- •Amberley Parochial School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 10%).
- •Minchinhampton Primary Academy is the larger school with 260 students compared with 104.
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 Amberley Parochial School better than Minchinhampton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Amberley Parochial School ranks higher (95.0 vs 69.4 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 Amberley Parochial School and Minchinhampton Primary Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Stroud and Stroud in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amberley Parochial School: 104. Minchinhampton Primary Academy: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amberley Parochial School and Minchinhampton Primary Academy rank in South West?
Amberley Parochial School is 26th of 1,695 and Minchinhampton Primary Academy is 407th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).