Ellwood Primary School vs Parkend Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellwood Primary School
Coleford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
Parkend Primary School
Lydney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
68 students
| Measure | Ellwood Primary School Coleford, South West | Parkend Primary School Lydney, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1003 of 1,695 | #142 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9274 of 15,697 | #1501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 139 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 50% |
| 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 | Coleford | Lydney |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ellwoodschool.co.uk | parkendschool.com |
The verdict
- •Parkend Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 44.0).
- •Parkend Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 56%).
- •Parkend Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (50% vs 11%).
- •Ellwood Primary School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 68.
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 Ellwood Primary School better than Parkend Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkend Primary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 44.0 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 Ellwood Primary School and Parkend Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Coleford and Lydney in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellwood Primary School: 139. Parkend Primary School: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellwood Primary School and Parkend Primary School rank in South West?
Ellwood Primary School is 1003rd of 1,695 and Parkend Primary School is 142nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).