Gloucester Academy vs Ribston Hall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km 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
Ribston Hall High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | Gloucester Academy Gloucester, South West | Ribston Hall High School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #373 of 402 | #24 of 402 |
| National rank | #3656 of 4,090 | #253 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,014 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,014 | 939 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.6 | 67.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.6% | 90.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.5% | 98% |
| EBacc average points | 2.97 | 6.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gloucesteracademy.co.uk | www.ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ribston Hall High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 18.4).
- •Gloucester Academy is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 939.
- •Gloucester Academy is co-educational and Ribston Hall 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 Gloucester Academy better than Ribston Hall High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ribston Hall High School ranks higher (90.3 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 Ribston Hall High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gloucester Academy: 1,014. Ribston Hall High School: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gloucester Academy and Ribston Hall High School rank in South West?
Gloucester Academy is 373rd of 402 and Ribston Hall High School is 24th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).