The King's School, Gloucester vs Widden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 954 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
709 students
Widden Primary School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
438 students
| Measure | The King's School, Gloucester Gloucester, South West | Widden Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #340 of 402 | #1667 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3366 of 4,090 | #15285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 709 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 709 | 438 |
| Free school meals | – | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.thekingsschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •The King's School, Gloucester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.4 vs 9.7).
- •The King's School, Gloucester is the larger school with 709 students compared with 438.
- •The King's School, Gloucester is a independent school while Widden Primary School 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 The King's School, Gloucester better than Widden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The King's School, Gloucester ranks higher (22.4 vs 9.7 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 The King's School, Gloucester and Widden Primary School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The King's School, Gloucester: 709. Widden Primary School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The King's School, Gloucester and Widden Primary School rank in South West?
The King's School, Gloucester is 340th of 402 and Widden Primary School is 1667th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).