Churchdown School vs Churchdown Village Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 609 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchdown School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,430 students
Churchdown Village Junior School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
| Measure | Churchdown School Gloucester, South West | Churchdown Village Junior School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 402 | #890 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #846 of 4,090 | #8279 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,430 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,430 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.4% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.0 | – |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.churchdownschool.com/ | www.cvjs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Churchdown School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.7 vs 48.7).
- •Churchdown School is the larger school with 1,430 students compared with 238.
- •Churchdown School is a academy school while Churchdown Village Junior 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 Churchdown School better than Churchdown Village Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchdown School ranks higher (73.7 vs 48.7 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 Churchdown School and Churchdown Village Junior School?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchdown School: 1,430. Churchdown Village Junior School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchdown School and Churchdown Village Junior School rank in South West?
Churchdown School is 65th of 402 and Churchdown Village Junior School is 890th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).