Harewood Junior 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 Junior School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
356 students
Waterwells Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
| Measure | Harewood Junior School Gloucester, South West | Waterwells Primary Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #240 of 1,695 | #1306 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2333 of 15,697 | #11852 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 356 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 356 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 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.harewoodjunior.co.uk/ | www.waterwells.academy |
The verdict
- •Harewood Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 31.9).
- •Harewood Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 59%).
- •Harewood Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 2%).
- •Harewood Junior School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 335.
- •Harewood Junior 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 Junior School better than Waterwells Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harewood Junior School ranks higher (78.8 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 356. Waterwells Primary Academy: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harewood Junior School and Waterwells Primary Academy rank in South West?
Harewood Junior School is 240th of 1,695 and Waterwells Primary Academy is 1306th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).