Holmleigh Park High School vs St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmleigh Park High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,416 students
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,545 students
| Measure | Holmleigh Park High School Gloucester, South West | St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 402 | #235 of 402 |
| National rank | #2668 of 4,090 | #2250 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,416 | 1,545 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,416 | 1,545 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.2% | 43% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.1% | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | 26.5 |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hphigh.co.uk | www.stpetershighschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 35.7).
- •St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,545 students compared with 1,416.
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 Holmleigh Park High School better than St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre ranks higher (44.6 vs 35.7 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 Holmleigh Park High School and St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmleigh Park High School: 1,416. St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,545. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmleigh Park High School and St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South West?
Holmleigh Park High School is 283rd of 402 and St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is 235th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).