Highnam CofE Primary Academy vs Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.0 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
Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
| Measure | Highnam CofE Primary Academy Gloucester, South West | Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #592 of 1,695 | #372 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5666 of 15,697 | #3774 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 206 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 133.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 14% |
| 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.highnam.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.tibberton.org |
The verdict
- •Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 60.9).
- •Highnam CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
- •Highnam CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 206 students compared with 140.
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 Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years?
On the Success Index (England), Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years ranks higher (70.8 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 Highnam CofE Primary Academy and Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highnam CofE Primary Academy: 206. Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highnam CofE Primary Academy and Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years rank in South West?
Highnam CofE Primary Academy is 592nd of 1,695 and Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years is 372nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).