Beech Green Primary School vs Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Green Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
296 students
| Measure | Beech Green Primary School Gloucester, South West | Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1033 of 1,695 | #926 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9547 of 15,697 | #8564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 320 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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.beechgreenprimary.co.uk | www.hardwicke.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 42.8).
- •Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 59%).
- •Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Beech Green Primary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 296.
- •Beech Green Primary School is a local authority school while Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy 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 Beech Green Primary School better than Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 42.8 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 Beech Green Primary School and Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Green Primary School: 320. Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Green Primary School and Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy rank in South West?
Beech Green Primary School is 1033rd of 1,695 and Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy is 926th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).