Calton Primary School vs Finlay Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calton Primary School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
508 students
Finlay Community School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Calton Primary School Gloucester, South West | Finlay Community School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1497 of 1,695 | #338 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13513 of 15,697 | #3463 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 508 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 508 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 17% |
| 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.caltonprimary.co.uk/ | www.finlayschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Finlay Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 23.1).
- •Finlay Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 40%).
- •Finlay Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 5%).
- •Calton Primary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 412.
- •Calton Primary School is a academy school while Finlay Community 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 Calton Primary School better than Finlay Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Finlay Community School ranks higher (72.3 vs 23.1 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 Calton Primary School and Finlay Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calton Primary School: 508. Finlay Community School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calton Primary School and Finlay Community School rank in South West?
Calton Primary School is 1497th of 1,695 and Finlay Community School is 338th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).