Horsley Church of England Primary School vs The Acorn 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.
Horsley Church of England Primary School
Stroud · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
The Acorn School
Stroud · Independent all-through · Ages 6–18
87 students
| Measure | Horsley Church of England Primary School Stroud, South West | The Acorn School Stroud, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #58 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #673 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 6–18 |
| Students | 105 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | Stroud | Stroud |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.horsley.gloucs.sch.uk | www.theacornschool.com |
The verdict
- •Horsley Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 105 students compared with 87.
- •Horsley Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The Acorn School 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 Horsley Church of England Primary School better than The Acorn School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horsley Church of England Primary School and The Acorn School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Stroud and Stroud in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horsley Church of England Primary School: 105. The Acorn School: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horsley Church of England Primary School and The Acorn School rank in South West?
Horsley Church of England Primary School is 58th of 1,695 and The Acorn School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).