Finlay Community School vs Gloucester Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 630 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finlay Community School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
Gloucester Academy
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,014 students
| Measure | Finlay Community School Gloucester, South West | Gloucester Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 1,695 | #373 of 402 |
| National rank | #3463 of 15,697 | #3656 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 412 | 1,014 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 1,014 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 81.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 39.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.finlayschool.co.uk | www.gloucesteracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Finlay Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 18.4).
- •Gloucester Academy is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 412.
- •Finlay Community School is a local authority school while Gloucester Academy 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 Finlay Community School better than Gloucester Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Finlay Community School ranks higher (72.3 vs 18.4 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 Finlay Community School and Gloucester Academy?
About 630 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finlay Community School: 412. Gloucester Academy: 1,014. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finlay Community School and Gloucester Academy rank in South West?
Finlay Community School is 338th of 1,695 and Gloucester Academy is 373rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).