Highnam CofE Primary Academy vs The King's School, Gloucester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
709 students
| Measure | Highnam CofE Primary Academy Gloucester, South West | The King's School, Gloucester Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #592 of 1,695 | #340 of 402 |
| National rank | #5666 of 15,697 | #3366 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 206 | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 709 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.9 |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.highnam.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.thekingsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Highnam CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 22.4).
- •The King's School, Gloucester is the larger school with 709 students compared with 206.
- •Highnam CofE Primary Academy is a academy school while The King's School, Gloucester is a independent 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 Highnam CofE Primary Academy better than The King's School, Gloucester?
On the Success Index (England), Highnam CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (60.9 vs 22.4 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 Highnam CofE Primary Academy and The King's School, Gloucester?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highnam CofE Primary Academy: 206. The King's School, Gloucester: 709. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highnam CofE Primary Academy and The King's School, Gloucester rank in South West?
Highnam CofE Primary Academy is 592nd of 1,695 and The King's School, Gloucester is 340th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).