English Bicknor Church of England Primary School vs Ruardean Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Bicknor Church of England Primary School
Coleford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
48 students
Ruardean Church of England Primary School
Ruardean · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
| Measure | English Bicknor Church of England Primary School Coleford, South West | Ruardean Church of England Primary School Ruardean, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1650 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #15025 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 48 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 48 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 62.3% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Ruardean |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.englishbicknorcofeprimaryschool.co.uk | www.ruardeancofeprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •English Bicknor Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 12.2).
- •Ruardean Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 76 students compared with 48.
- •English Bicknor Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Ruardean Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 English Bicknor Church of England Primary School better than Ruardean Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), English Bicknor Church of England Primary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 12.2 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 English Bicknor Church of England Primary School and Ruardean Church of England Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Coleford and Ruardean in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Bicknor Church of England Primary School: 48. Ruardean Church of England Primary School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Bicknor Church of England Primary School and Ruardean Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
English Bicknor Church of England Primary School is unranked and Ruardean Church of England Primary School is 1650th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).