Birdlip Primary School vs Henley Bank High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.8 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
Henley Bank High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
916 students
| Measure | Birdlip Primary School Gloucester, South West | Henley Bank High School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 1,695 | #134 of 402 |
| National rank | #498 of 15,697 | #1465 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 102 | 916 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 916 |
| Free school meals | 3.9% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.birdlipprimary.co.uk | www.henleybankhighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Birdlip Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 60.3).
- •Henley Bank High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 102.
- •Birdlip Primary School is a local authority school while Henley Bank High School 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 Birdlip Primary School better than Henley Bank High School?
On the Success Index (England), Birdlip Primary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 60.3 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 Henley Bank High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birdlip Primary School: 102. Henley Bank High School: 916. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdlip Primary School and Henley Bank High School rank in South West?
Birdlip Primary School is 41st of 1,695 and Henley Bank High School is 134th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).