Barnwood Park School vs Sir Thomas Rich's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.9 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
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,240 students
| Measure | Barnwood Park School Gloucester, South West | Sir Thomas Rich's School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #312 of 402 | #4 of 402 |
| National rank | #2960 of 4,090 | #38 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 909 | 1,240 |
| Pupils on roll | 909 | 1,240 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 77.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 98.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.1 |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.barnwoodpark.co.uk | strschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sir Thomas Rich's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.6 vs 30.1).
- •Sir Thomas Rich's School is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 909.
- •Barnwood Park School is co-educational and Sir Thomas Rich's School is boys.
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 Sir Thomas Rich's School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir Thomas Rich's School ranks higher (97.6 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 Sir Thomas Rich's School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnwood Park School: 909. Sir Thomas Rich's School: 1,240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnwood Park School and Sir Thomas Rich's School rank in South West?
Barnwood Park School is 312th of 402 and Sir Thomas Rich's School is 4th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).