Harewood Infant School vs Waterwells Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harewood Infant School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
227 students
Waterwells Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
| Measure | Harewood Infant School Gloucester, South West | Waterwells Primary Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #541 of 1,695 | #1306 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5214 of 15,697 | #11852 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.harewood-inf.gloucs.sch.uk | www.waterwells.academy |
The verdict
- •Harewood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 31.9).
- •Waterwells Primary Academy is the larger school with 335 students compared with 227.
- •Harewood Infant School is a local authority school while Waterwells Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harewood Infant School better than Waterwells Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harewood Infant School ranks higher (63.1 vs 31.9 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 Harewood Infant School and Waterwells Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harewood Infant School: 227. Waterwells Primary Academy: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harewood Infant School and Waterwells Primary Academy rank in South West?
Harewood Infant School is 541st of 1,695 and Waterwells Primary Academy is 1306th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).