Denmark Road High School vs Highnam CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denmark Road High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,024 students
Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Denmark Road High School Gloucester, South West | Highnam CofE Primary Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 402 | #592 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #162 of 4,090 | #5666 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,024 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,024 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.4% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 72.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 94.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.3 | – |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.denmarkroad.org/ | www.highnam.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Denmark Road High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.6 vs 60.9).
- •Denmark Road High School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 206.
- •Denmark Road High School is girls and Highnam CofE Primary Academy is co-educational.
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 Denmark Road High School better than Highnam CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Denmark Road High School ranks higher (93.6 vs 60.9 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 Denmark Road High School and Highnam CofE Primary Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denmark Road High School: 1,024. Highnam CofE Primary Academy: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denmark Road High School and Highnam CofE Primary Academy rank in South West?
Denmark Road High School is 19th of 402 and Highnam CofE Primary Academy is 592nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).