Holmleigh Park High School vs Waterwells Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 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
Waterwells Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
| Measure | Holmleigh Park High School Gloucester, South West | Waterwells Primary Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 402 | #1306 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2668 of 4,090 | #11852 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,416 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,416 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | – |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hphigh.co.uk | www.waterwells.academy |
The verdict
- •Holmleigh Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.7 vs 31.9).
- •Holmleigh Park High School is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 335.
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 Waterwells Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holmleigh Park High School ranks higher (35.7 vs 31.9 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 Holmleigh Park High School and Waterwells Primary Academy?
About 1.1 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. Waterwells Primary Academy: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmleigh Park High School and Waterwells Primary Academy rank in South West?
Holmleigh Park High School is 283rd of 402 and Waterwells Primary Academy is 1306th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).