Gastrells Community Primary School vs Marling School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gastrells Community Primary School
Stroud · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
172 students
Marling School
Stroud · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,082 students
| Measure | Gastrells Community Primary School Stroud, South West | Marling School Stroud, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #889 of 1,695 | #12 of 402 |
| National rank | #8268 of 15,697 | #106 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 172 | 1,082 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 1,082 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 73.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 98.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.3 |
| town | Stroud | Stroud |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gastrellsprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.marling.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marling School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.2 vs 48.8).
- •Marling School is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 172.
- •Gastrells Community Primary School is a local authority school while Marling School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Gastrells Community Primary School is co-educational and Marling School is boys.
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 Gastrells Community Primary School better than Marling School?
On the Success Index (England), Marling School ranks higher (95.2 vs 48.8 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 Gastrells Community Primary School and Marling School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Stroud and Stroud in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gastrells Community Primary School: 172. Marling School: 1,082. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gastrells Community Primary School and Marling School rank in South West?
Gastrells Community Primary School is 889th of 1,695 and Marling School is 12th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).