Coney Hill Community Primary School vs St James' Church of England Junior 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
St James' Church of England Junior School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
186 students
| Measure | Coney Hill Community Primary School Gloucester, South West | St James' Church of England Junior School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #866 of 1,695 | #1187 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8082 of 15,697 | #10908 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 241 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 114.8% | 78.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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.st-james-junior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Coney Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 36.6).
- •Coney Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 57%).
- •St James' Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Coney Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 186.
- •Coney Hill Community Primary School is a local authority school while St James' Church of England Junior School is a academy 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 Coney Hill Community Primary School better than St James' Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Coney Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 36.6 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 Coney Hill Community Primary School and St James' Church of England Junior 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. St James' Church of England Junior School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coney Hill Community Primary School and St James' Church of England Junior School rank in South West?
Coney Hill Community Primary School is 866th of 1,695 and St James' Church of England Junior School is 1187th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).