Denmark Road High School vs Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 350 m 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
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
605 students
| Measure | Denmark Road High School Gloucester, South West | Kingsholm Church of England Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 402 | #1047 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #162 of 4,090 | #9692 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,024 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,024 | 605 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.4% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.kingsholmprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Denmark Road High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.6 vs 42.1).
- •Denmark Road High School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 605.
- •Denmark Road High School is a academy school while Kingsholm Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Denmark Road High School is girls and Kingsholm Church of England Primary School 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 Kingsholm Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Denmark Road High School ranks higher (93.6 vs 42.1 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 Kingsholm Church of England Primary School?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denmark Road High School: 1,024. Kingsholm Church of England Primary School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denmark Road High School and Kingsholm Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Denmark Road High School is 19th of 402 and Kingsholm Church of England Primary School is 1047th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).