Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School vs The River School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
The River School
Worcester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
115 students
| Measure | Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School Worcester, West Midlands | The River School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1492 of 1,690 | #194 of 493 |
| National rank | #14090 of 15,697 | #2038 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 92 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 92 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 12% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.grimleyholt.co.uk | www.riverschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The River School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 19.3).
- •The River School is the larger school with 115 students compared with 92.
- •Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The River School 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 Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School better than The River School?
On the Success Index (England), The River School ranks higher (48.6 vs 19.3 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 Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School and The River School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School: 92. The River School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School and The River School rank in West Midlands?
Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School is 1492nd of 1,690 and The River School is 194th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).