Finlay Community School vs Ribston Hall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 993 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
Ribston Hall High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | Finlay Community School Gloucester, South West | Ribston Hall High School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #338 of 1,695 | #24 of 402 |
| National rank | #3463 of 15,697 | #253 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 412 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 939 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 67.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 90.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.finlayschool.co.uk | www.ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ribston Hall High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 72.3).
- •Ribston Hall High School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 412.
- •Finlay Community School is a local authority school while Ribston Hall High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Finlay Community School is co-educational and Ribston Hall High School is girls.
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 Ribston Hall High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ribston Hall High School ranks higher (90.3 vs 72.3 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 Ribston Hall High School?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finlay Community School: 412. Ribston Hall High School: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finlay Community School and Ribston Hall High School rank in South West?
Finlay Community School is 338th of 1,695 and Ribston Hall High School is 24th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).