Coney Hill Community Primary School vs Heron Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coney Hill Community Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
Heron Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | Coney Hill Community Primary School Gloucester, South West | Heron Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #866 of 1,695 | #1144 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8082 of 15,697 | #10534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 241 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 114.8% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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.coneyhillprimary.co.uk/ | www.heronprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Coney Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 38.2).
- •Coney Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 55%).
- •Coney Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Heron Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 241.
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 Coney Hill Community Primary School better than Heron Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coney Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 38.2 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 Coney Hill Community Primary School and Heron Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coney Hill Community Primary School: 241. Heron Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coney Hill Community Primary School and Heron Primary School rank in South West?
Coney Hill Community Primary School is 866th of 1,695 and Heron Primary School is 1144th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).