Hunts Grove Primary Academy vs Kingsway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunts Grove Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
400 students
Kingsway Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
444 students
| Measure | Hunts Grove Primary Academy Gloucester, South West | Kingsway Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #515 of 1,695 | #505 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5034 of 15,697 | #4968 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 400 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 12% |
| 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 | huntsgrove.academy | www.kingswayprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (64.0 vs 64.4).
- •Kingsway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 69%).
- •Hunts Grove Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Kingsway Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 400.
- •Hunts Grove Primary Academy is a academy school while Kingsway Primary School is a local authority 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 Hunts Grove Primary Academy better than Kingsway Primary 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 Hunts Grove Primary Academy and Kingsway Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hunts Grove Primary Academy: 400. Kingsway Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hunts Grove Primary Academy and Kingsway Primary School rank in South West?
Hunts Grove Primary Academy is 515th of 1,695 and Kingsway Primary School is 505th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).