Benhall Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cheltenham, South West GL51 6PS · Gloucestershire
#130 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1376 of 15,697 nationally
About Benhall Infant School
Benhall Infant School is a local authority primary located in Cheltenham, in the Gloucestershire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–7. In 2025 it enrolled 231 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 85.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 130th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (85th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 231; capacity filled 128.3%.
There are 63 schools in Cheltenham; Benhall Infant School ranks 12th of 58 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benhall Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 231
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 128.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Benhall Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Mark's Church of England Junior School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students · 85 m away
Lakeside Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
511 students · 399 m away
Dean Close School
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
488 students · 938 m away
Greatfield Park Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students · 1.3 km away
Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
436 students · 1.3 km away
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,846 students · 1.4 km away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students · 1.4 km away
Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,288 students · 1.7 km away
Warden Hill Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students · 1.7 km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Sefton Park Junior School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
Chester Park Infant School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
229 students
Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
229 students
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
233 students
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
234 students
Milford Infants' School
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
228 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Benhall Infant School a good school?
Benhall Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 85.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #130 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benhall Infant School rank in South West?
Benhall Infant School ranks #130 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1376 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benhall Infant School?
Benhall Infant School had 231 students in 2025.
Is Benhall Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Benhall Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Benhall Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benhall Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.