Gloucester Academy vs Hillside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 841 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
Hillside Primary School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
495 students
| Measure | Gloucester Academy Gloucester, South West | Hillside Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #373 of 402 | #1631 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3656 of 4,090 | #14864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,014 | 495 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,014 | 495 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 40.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.hillsideprimaryglos.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gloucester Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.4 vs 13.5).
- •Gloucester Academy is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 495.
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 Hillside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gloucester Academy ranks higher (18.4 vs 13.5 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 Hillside Primary School?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gloucester Academy: 1,014. Hillside Primary School: 495. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gloucester Academy and Hillside Primary School rank in South West?
Gloucester Academy is 373rd of 402 and Hillside Primary School is 1631st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).