Amberley Parochial School vs Nailsworth Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.7 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
Nailsworth Church of England Primary School
STROUD · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
| Measure | Amberley Parochial School Stroud, South West | Nailsworth Church of England Primary School STROUD, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #26 of 1,695 | #289 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #322 of 15,697 | #2883 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 104 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 24% |
| 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.nailsworthschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Amberley Parochial School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.0 vs 75.6).
- •Amberley Parochial School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 76%).
- •Nailsworth Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 20%).
- •Nailsworth Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 104.
- •Amberley Parochial School is a academy school while Nailsworth Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Amberley Parochial School better than Nailsworth Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Amberley Parochial School ranks higher (95.0 vs 75.6 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 Nailsworth Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Stroud and STROUD in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amberley Parochial School: 104. Nailsworth Church of England Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amberley Parochial School and Nailsworth Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Amberley Parochial School is 26th of 1,695 and Nailsworth Church of England Primary School is 289th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).