Chesterton Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cirencester, South West GL7 1SS · Gloucestershire
#956 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#8851 of 15,697 nationally
About Chesterton Primary School
Chesterton Primary School is a academy primary located in Cirencester, in the Gloucestershire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 187 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 46.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 956th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 187; capacity filled 89%.
There are 17 schools in Cirencester; Chesterton Primary School ranks 12th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)62%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- 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%)26%
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 Chesterton Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 187
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 26%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 62%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Chesterton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Cirencester Primary School
Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
336 students · 1.0 km away
Siddington Church of England Primary School
Cirencester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
83 students · 1.2 km away
Cirencester Deer Park School
Cirencester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,020 students · 1.4 km away
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students · 1.5 km away
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Cirencester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
183 students · 1.9 km away
Cirencester Kingshill School
Cirencester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
806 students · 2.1 km away
Stratton Church of England Primary School
Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students · 3.0 km away
Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School
Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 4.8 km away
Kemble Primary School
Cirencester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 4.8 km away
Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School
Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Churchdown Village Infant School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
187 students
Wellington Lions Primary Academy
Tidworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
Falmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
Spetisbury CofE Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
St Dennis Primary Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
187 students
Northleaze Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesterton Primary School a good school?
Chesterton Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 46.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #956 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 Chesterton Primary School rank in South West?
Chesterton Primary School ranks #956 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #8851 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chesterton Primary School?
Chesterton Primary School had 187 students in 2025.
Is Chesterton Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Chesterton Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Chesterton Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chesterton Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.