Kingsholm Church of England Primary School vs Longford Park Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
605 students
Longford Park Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
263 students
| Measure | Kingsholm Church of England Primary School Gloucester, South West | Longford Park Primary Academy Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1047 of 1,695 | #390 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9692 of 15,697 | #3886 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 605 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 605 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 122.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 11% |
| 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 | www.kingsholmprimary.co.uk | www.longfordpark.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Longford Park Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 42.1).
- •Longford Park Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 56%).
- •Kingsholm Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •Kingsholm Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 263.
- •Kingsholm Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Longford Park Primary Academy is a academy 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 Kingsholm Church of England Primary School better than Longford Park Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Longford Park Primary Academy ranks higher (70.2 vs 42.1 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 Kingsholm Church of England Primary School and Longford Park Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School: 605. Longford Park Primary Academy: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsholm Church of England Primary School and Longford Park Primary Academy rank in South West?
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School is 1047th of 1,695 and Longford Park Primary Academy is 390th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).