Kingsholm Church of England Primary School vs The King's School, Gloucester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 429 m 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
The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
709 students
| Measure | Kingsholm Church of England Primary School Gloucester, South West | The King's School, Gloucester Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1047 of 1,695 | #340 of 402 |
| National rank | #9692 of 15,697 | #3366 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 605 | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | 605 | 709 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.9 |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsholmprimary.co.uk | www.thekingsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsholm Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 22.4).
- •The King's School, Gloucester is the larger school with 709 students compared with 605.
- •Kingsholm Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The King's School, Gloucester 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 Kingsholm Church of England Primary School better than The King's School, Gloucester?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsholm Church of England Primary School ranks higher (42.1 vs 22.4 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 The King's School, Gloucester?
About 429 m 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. The King's School, Gloucester: 709. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsholm Church of England Primary School and The King's School, Gloucester rank in South West?
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School is 1047th of 1,695 and The King's School, Gloucester is 340th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).