Gloucester Academy vs Westfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 104 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
Westfield Academy
Yeovil · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,013 students
| Measure | Gloucester Academy Gloucester, South West | Westfield Academy Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #373 of 402 | #197 of 402 |
| National rank | #3656 of 4,090 | #1996 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,014 | 1,013 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,014 | 1,013 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.6 | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.6% | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.5% | 58% |
| EBacc average points | 2.97 | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gloucester | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gloucesteracademy.co.uk | www.westfieldacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Westfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 18.4).
- •Gloucester Academy is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 1,013.
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 Westfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westfield Academy ranks higher (49.4 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 Westfield Academy?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gloucester Academy: 1,014. Westfield Academy: 1,013. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gloucester Academy and Westfield Academy rank in South West?
Gloucester Academy is 373rd of 402 and Westfield Academy is 197th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).