Calton Primary School vs Linden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 506 m 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
Linden Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Calton Primary School Gloucester, South West | Linden Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1497 of 1,695 | #1518 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13513 of 15,697 | #13666 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 508 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 508 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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.lindenprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Calton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.1 vs 22.1).
- •Linden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 40%).
- •Calton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Calton Primary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 420.
- •Calton Primary School is a academy school while Linden Primary 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 Linden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Calton Primary School ranks higher (23.1 vs 22.1 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 Linden Primary School?
About 506 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calton Primary School: 508. Linden Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calton Primary School and Linden Primary School rank in South West?
Calton Primary School is 1497th of 1,695 and Linden Primary School is 1518th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).