Coaley Church of England Primary Academy vs Slimbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coaley Church of England Primary Academy
Dursley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Slimbridge Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
167 students
| Measure | Coaley Church of England Primary Academy Dursley, South West | Slimbridge Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 1,695 | #812 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #500 of 15,697 | #7559 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 86 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 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 | Dursley | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.coaleyacademy.co.uk | www.slimbridgeprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coaley Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 52.0).
- •Coaley Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 56%).
- •Coaley Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 17%).
- •Slimbridge Primary School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 86.
- •Coaley Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Slimbridge 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 Coaley Church of England Primary Academy better than Slimbridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coaley Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (92.9 vs 52.0 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 Coaley Church of England Primary Academy and Slimbridge Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Dursley and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coaley Church of England Primary Academy: 86. Slimbridge Primary School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coaley Church of England Primary Academy and Slimbridge Primary School rank in South West?
Coaley Church of England Primary Academy is 42nd of 1,695 and Slimbridge Primary School is 812th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).