Finlay Community School vs Hatherley Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 715 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
Hatherley Infant School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
190 students
| Measure | Finlay Community School Gloucester, South West | Hatherley Infant School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 1,695 | #1466 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3463 of 15,697 | #13277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 412 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.finlayschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Finlay Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 24.5).
- •Finlay Community School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 190.
- •Finlay Community School is a local authority school while Hatherley Infant School 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 Hatherley Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Finlay Community School ranks higher (72.3 vs 24.5 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 Hatherley Infant School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finlay Community School: 412. Hatherley Infant School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finlay Community School and Hatherley Infant School rank in South West?
Finlay Community School is 338th of 1,695 and Hatherley Infant School is 1466th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).