Hempsted Church of England Primary School vs Ribston Hall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.0 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
Ribston Hall High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | Hempsted Church of England Primary School Gloucester, South West | Ribston Hall High School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #362 of 1,695 | #24 of 402 |
| National rank | #3723 of 15,697 | #253 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 212 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 939 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 67.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 90.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hempsted.gloucs.sch.uk | www.ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ribston Hall High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 71.0).
- •Ribston Hall High School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 212.
- •Hempsted Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Ribston Hall High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hempsted Church of England Primary School is co-educational and Ribston Hall High School is girls.
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 Ribston Hall High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ribston Hall High School ranks higher (90.3 vs 71.0 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 Ribston Hall High School?
About 2.0 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. Ribston Hall High School: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hempsted Church of England Primary School and Ribston Hall High School rank in South West?
Hempsted Church of England Primary School is 362nd of 1,695 and Ribston Hall High School is 24th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).