Gastrells Community Primary School vs The Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.8 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
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Stroud · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
| Measure | Gastrells Community Primary School Stroud, South West | The Rosary Catholic Primary School Stroud, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #889 of 1,695 | #1184 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8268 of 15,697 | #10866 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 172 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 7% |
| 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 | Stroud | Stroud |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gastrellsprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.rosaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gastrells Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 36.8).
- •The Rosary Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 46%).
- •Gastrells Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Gastrells Community Primary School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 135.
- •Gastrells Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Rosary Catholic Primary 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 Gastrells Community Primary School better than The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gastrells Community Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 36.8 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 The Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stroud and Stroud in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gastrells Community Primary School: 172. The Rosary Catholic Primary School: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gastrells Community Primary School and The Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Gastrells Community Primary School is 889th of 1,695 and The Rosary Catholic Primary School is 1184th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).