Gastrells Community Primary School vs Stroud High 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
Stroud High School
Stroud · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,144 students
| Measure | Gastrells Community Primary School Stroud, South West | Stroud High School Stroud, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #889 of 1,695 | #6 of 402 |
| National rank | #8268 of 15,697 | #55 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 172 | 1,144 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 1,144 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 137% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 76.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 97.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.6 |
| town | Stroud | Stroud |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gastrellsprimaryschool.co.uk/ | stroudhigh.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stroud High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 48.8).
- •Stroud High School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 172.
- •Gastrells Community Primary School is a local authority school while Stroud High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Gastrells Community Primary School is co-educational and Stroud 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 Gastrells Community Primary School better than Stroud High School?
On the Success Index (England), Stroud High School ranks higher (97.1 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 Stroud High 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. Stroud High School: 1,144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gastrells Community Primary School and Stroud High School rank in South West?
Gastrells Community Primary School is 889th of 1,695 and Stroud High School is 6th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).