Hesters Way Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cheltenham, South West GL51 0ES · Gloucestershire
#1309 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#11882 of 15,697 nationally
About Hesters Way Primary School
Hesters Way Primary School is a local authority primary located in Cheltenham, in the Gloucestershire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 171 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 31.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1309th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 171; capacity filled 81.4%.
There are 63 schools in Cheltenham; Hesters Way Primary School ranks 46th 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%)57%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- 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%)53.8%
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 Hesters Way Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 171
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 53.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 57%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Hesters Way Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,100 students · 384 m away
Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,288 students · 550 m away
Springbank Primary Academy
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
435 students · 725 m away
Rowanfield Infant School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
235 students · 776 m away
Rowanfield Junior School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
345 students · 856 m away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students · 967 m away
Gloucester Road Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
236 students · 1.6 km away
Gardners Lane Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
262 students · 1.6 km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 1.8 km away
Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
436 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Cannington Church of England Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
Summerhill Infant School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
172 students
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
Clyst St Mary Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Exmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
170 students
Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School
Cullompton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
172 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hesters Way Primary School a good school?
Hesters Way Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 31.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1309 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 Hesters Way Primary School rank in South West?
Hesters Way Primary School ranks #1309 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #11882 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hesters Way Primary School?
Hesters Way Primary School had 171 students in 2025.
Is Hesters Way Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hesters Way Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Hesters Way Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hesters Way Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.