Parkend Primary School vs Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkend Primary School
Lydney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
68 students
Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy
Lydney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Parkend Primary School Lydney, South West | Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy Lydney, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #142 of 1,695 | #151 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1501 of 15,697 | #1588 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 68 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 50% | 17% |
| 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 | Lydney | Lydney |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | parkendschool.com | www.primrosehillcofeacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (84.5 vs 83.8).
- •Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 83%).
- •Parkend Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (50% vs 17%).
- •Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 211 students compared with 68.
- •Parkend Primary School is a local authority school while Primrose Hill Church of England 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 Parkend Primary School better than Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy?
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 Parkend Primary School and Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lydney and Lydney in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkend Primary School: 68. Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkend Primary School and Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy rank in South West?
Parkend Primary School is 142nd of 1,695 and Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy is 151st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).