Grange Primary Academy vs Willow Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grange Primary Academy
Tuffley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
Willow Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Grange Primary Academy Tuffley, South West | Willow Primary Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1680 of 1,695 | #1561 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15421 of 15,697 | #14029 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 215 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 43.7% | 49.8% |
| Capacity filled | 68.3% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 18% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Tuffley | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.grangeprimary.co.uk | Willow.sandmat.uk |
The verdict
- •Willow Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.8 vs 8.1).
- •Grange Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (34% vs 18%).
- •Willow Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Grange Primary Academy is the larger school with 215 students compared with 211.
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 Grange Primary Academy better than Willow Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Primary Academy ranks higher (19.8 vs 8.1 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 Grange Primary Academy and Willow Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tuffley and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grange Primary Academy: 215. Willow Primary Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grange Primary Academy and Willow Primary Academy rank in South West?
Grange Primary Academy is 1680th of 1,695 and Willow Primary Academy is 1561st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).