Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy vs Severn Vale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
296 students
Severn Vale School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,350 students
| Measure | Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy Gloucester, South West | Severn Vale School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #926 of 1,695 | #185 of 402 |
| National rank | #8564 of 15,697 | #1893 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 296 | 1,350 |
| Pupils on roll | 296 | 1,350 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hardwicke.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.severnvaleschool.com |
The verdict
- •Severn Vale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 47.4).
- •Severn Vale School is the larger school with 1,350 students compared with 296.
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 Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy better than Severn Vale School?
On the Success Index (England), Severn Vale School ranks higher (51.8 vs 47.4 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 Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy and Severn Vale School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy: 296. Severn Vale School: 1,350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy and Severn Vale School rank in South West?
Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy is 926th of 1,695 and Severn Vale School is 185th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).