Cirencester Primary School vs Holway Park Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 110 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cirencester Primary School
Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
336 students
Holway Park Community Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
335 students
| Measure | Cirencester Primary School Cirencester, South West | Holway Park Community Primary School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1652 of 1,695 | #1622 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15028 of 15,697 | #14744 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 336 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Cirencester | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cirencesterprimaryschool.co.uk | www.holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holway Park Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.6 vs 12.1).
- •Holway Park Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (39% vs 38%).
- •Holway Park Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Cirencester Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 335.
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 Cirencester Primary School better than Holway Park Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holway Park Community Primary School ranks higher (14.6 vs 12.1 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 Cirencester Primary School and Holway Park Community Primary School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Cirencester and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cirencester Primary School: 336. Holway Park Community Primary School: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cirencester Primary School and Holway Park Community Primary School rank in South West?
Cirencester Primary School is 1652nd of 1,695 and Holway Park Community Primary School is 1622nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).