Barnwood Park School vs Elmbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnwood Park School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
909 students
Elmbridge Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
632 students
| Measure | Barnwood Park School Gloucester, South West | Elmbridge Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #312 of 402 | #492 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2960 of 4,090 | #4865 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 909 | 632 |
| Pupils on roll | 909 | 632 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.barnwoodpark.co.uk | www.elmbridgeprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Elmbridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 30.1).
- •Barnwood Park School is the larger school with 909 students compared with 632.
- •Barnwood Park School is a academy school while Elmbridge 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 Barnwood Park School better than Elmbridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elmbridge Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 30.1 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 Barnwood Park School and Elmbridge Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnwood Park School: 909. Elmbridge Primary School: 632. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnwood Park School and Elmbridge Primary School rank in South West?
Barnwood Park School is 312th of 402 and Elmbridge Primary School is 492nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).