Gloucester Academy vs Heron Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 865 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gloucester Academy
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,014 students
Heron Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | Gloucester Academy Gloucester, South West | Heron Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #373 of 402 | #1144 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3656 of 4,090 | #10534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,014 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,014 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gloucesteracademy.co.uk | www.heronprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heron Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.2 vs 18.4).
- •Gloucester Academy is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 402.
- •Gloucester Academy is a academy school while Heron Primary School is a local authority 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 Gloucester Academy better than Heron Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heron Primary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 18.4 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 Gloucester Academy and Heron Primary School?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gloucester Academy: 1,014. Heron Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gloucester Academy and Heron Primary School rank in South West?
Gloucester Academy is 373rd of 402 and Heron Primary School is 1144th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).