Hunts Grove Primary Academy vs Waterwells Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 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
Waterwells Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
| Measure | Hunts Grove Primary Academy Gloucester, South West | Waterwells Primary Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #515 of 1,695 | #1306 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5034 of 15,697 | #11852 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 2% |
| 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.waterwells.academy |
The verdict
- •Hunts Grove Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 31.9).
- •Hunts Grove Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 59%).
- •Hunts Grove Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Hunts Grove Primary Academy is the larger school with 400 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 Hunts Grove Primary Academy better than Waterwells Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hunts Grove Primary Academy ranks higher (64.0 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 Hunts Grove Primary Academy and Waterwells Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hunts Grove Primary Academy: 400. Waterwells Primary Academy: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hunts Grove Primary Academy and Waterwells Primary Academy rank in South West?
Hunts Grove Primary Academy is 515th of 1,695 and Waterwells Primary Academy is 1306th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).