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Schools in Cheltenham, South West (2025)

63 schools · 27,194 students · 30 local authority, 24 academy, 9 independent · median Pupils on roll 275.

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Ranked schools in Cheltenham

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.

  1. 1
    99
    Pate's Grammar SchoolCheltenham · Academy Secondary82.7 Attainment 8 · 1,288 students
  2. 2
    98
    Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeCheltenham · Independent Secondary78.2 Attainment 8 · 814 students
  3. 3
    97
    Charlton Kings Infants' SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary– · 311 students
  4. 4
    94
    The High School LeckhamptonCheltenham · Academy Secondary9.9% Free school meals · 759 students
  5. 5
    93
    Leckhampton Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 630 students
  6. 6
    92
    Charlton Kings Junior SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
  7. 7
    92
    Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
  8. 8
    92
    Cold Aston Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 74 students
  9. 9
    91
    Coberley Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 74 students
  10. 10
    90
    Balcarras SchoolCheltenham · Academy Secondary58.5 Attainment 8 · 1,427 students
  11. 11
    85
    Benhall Infant SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary– · 231 students
  12. 12
    85
    Naunton Park Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 402 students
  13. 13
    81
    The Cotswold AcademyCheltenham · Academy Secondary53.0 Attainment 8 · 1,564 students
  14. 14
    80
    The Rissington SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
  15. 15
    80
    Warden Hill Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
  16. 16
    75
    Isbourne Valley SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 80 students
  17. 17
    72
    Grangefield Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
  18. 18
    68
    Temple Guiting Church of England SchoolCHELTENHAM · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
  19. 19
    66
    Cleeve SchoolCheltenham · Academy Secondary49.9 Attainment 8 · 1,903 students
  20. 20
    66
    St Mary's Church of England Infant SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary– · 177 students
  21. 21
    65
    Glenfall Community Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
  22. 22
    65
    Dunalley Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
  23. 23
    64
    Swindon Village Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
  24. 24
    63
    Woodmancote SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
  25. 25
    63
    Shurdington Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
  26. 26
    63
    Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
  27. 27
    62
    Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form CentreCheltenham · Academy Secondary48.1 Attainment 8 · 1,846 students
  28. 28
    61
    Gotherington Primary SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
  29. 29
    58
    St James' Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
  30. 30
    56
    St Mark's Church of England Junior SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
  31. 31
    55
    Bourton-on-the-Water Primary SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 341 students
  32. 32
    53
    Pittville SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Secondary47.5 Attainment 8 · 858 students
  33. 33
    49
    Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
  34. 34
    47
    Andoversford Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 64 students
  35. 35
    44
    St John's Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
  36. 36
    43
    Greatfield Park Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
  37. 37
    43
    Winchcombe SchoolCheltenham · Academy Secondary42.8 Attainment 8 · 515 students
  38. 38
    43
    Lakeside Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 511 students
  39. 39
    43
    Rowanfield Junior SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 345 students
  40. 40
    34
    Rowanfield Infant SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary– · 235 students
  41. 41
    33
    Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
  42. 42
    33
    The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the GreatCheltenham · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
  43. 43
    32
    Gardners Lane Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 262 students
  44. 44
    32
    Bishops Cleeve Primary AcademyCheltenham · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 577 students
  45. 45
    32
    Hesters Way Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 171 students
  46. 46
    30
    Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 261 students
  47. 47
    29
    Springbank Primary AcademyCheltenham · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
  48. 48
    29
    St Edward's SchoolCheltenham · Independent Secondary38.5 Attainment 8 · 224 students
  49. 49
    26
    Gretton Primary SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 92 students
  50. 50
    25
    All Saints' Academy, CheltenhamCheltenham · Academy Secondary38.5 Attainment 8 · 1,100 students
  51. 51
    23
    Stow-on-the-Wold Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
  52. 52
    21
    Cheltenham CollegeCheltenham · Independent All-through21.4 Attainment 8 · 1,134 students
  53. 53
    21
    Gloucester Road Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
  54. 54
    20
    Dean Close SchoolCheltenham · Independent Secondary29.4 Attainment 8 · 488 students
  55. 55
    17
    Northleach Church of England Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
  56. 56
    16
    St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolCheltenham · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
  57. 57
    6
    Oakwood Primary SchoolCheltenham · Local authority Primary14% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students

Other schools in Cheltenham

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

96.5

Sherborne Church of England Primary School

Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11

48 students

–

Ashley Manor Preparatory School

Cheltenham · Independent primary · Ages 1–11

275 students

–

Berkhampstead School

Cheltenham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11

253 students

–

Dean Close Airthrie

CHELTENHAM · Independent primary · Ages 3–11

52 students

–

Dean Close Preparatory School

Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14

436 students

–

The Richard Pate School

Cheltenham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11

288 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Cheltenham?

Pate's Grammar School is the highest-ranked school in Cheltenham with a Success Index (England) of 99.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England).

How many schools are in Cheltenham?

Cheltenham has 63 schools (12 secondary, 49 primary, 2 all-through) educating 27,194 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Cheltenham?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Cheltenham is 275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.