Hempsted Church of England Primary School vs Highnam CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempsted Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Hempsted Church of England Primary School Gloucester, South West | Highnam CofE Primary Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #362 of 1,695 | #592 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3723 of 15,697 | #5666 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 212 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 6% |
| 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.hempsted.gloucs.sch.uk | www.highnam.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hempsted Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.0 vs 60.9).
- •Hempsted Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 68%).
- •Hempsted Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
- •Hempsted Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 206.
- •Hempsted Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Highnam CofE 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 Hempsted Church of England Primary School better than Highnam CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hempsted Church of England Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 60.9 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 Hempsted Church of England Primary School and Highnam CofE Primary Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hempsted Church of England Primary School: 212. Highnam CofE Primary Academy: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hempsted Church of England Primary School and Highnam CofE Primary Academy rank in South West?
Hempsted Church of England Primary School is 362nd of 1,695 and Highnam CofE Primary Academy is 592nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).