Birdlip Primary School vs Castle Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdlip Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
Castle Hill Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Birdlip Primary School Gloucester, South West | Castle Hill Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 1,695 | #897 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #498 of 15,697 | #8315 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 102 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 3.9% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 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 | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.birdlipprimary.co.uk | www.castlehill.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birdlip Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 48.5).
- •Birdlip Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 61%).
- •Birdlip Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 10%).
- •Castle Hill Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 102.
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 Birdlip Primary School better than Castle Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birdlip Primary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 48.5 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 Birdlip Primary School and Castle Hill Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birdlip Primary School: 102. Castle Hill Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdlip Primary School and Castle Hill Primary School rank in South West?
Birdlip Primary School is 41st of 1,695 and Castle Hill Primary School is 897th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).