Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy vs Meadowside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 979 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
332 students
Meadowside Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy Gloucester, South West | Meadowside Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #321 of 1,695 | #1313 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3235 of 15,697 | #11914 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 332 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 71.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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.clearwateracademy.co.uk/ | www.meadowsideschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.6 vs 31.6).
- •Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 45%).
- •Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 3%).
- •Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 332 students compared with 205.
- •Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Meadowside 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 Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy better than Meadowside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (73.6 vs 31.6 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 Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy and Meadowside Primary School?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy: 332. Meadowside Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy and Meadowside Primary School rank in South West?
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy is 321st of 1,695 and Meadowside Primary School is 1313th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).