St John's Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cheltenham, South West GL52 2SN · Gloucestershire
#1002 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#9244 of 15,697 nationally
About St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England 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 174 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 44.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1002nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (27th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 174; capacity filled 85.7%.
There are 63 schools in Cheltenham; St John's Church of England Primary School ranks 36th 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%)55%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)18.4%
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 St John's Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 174
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 85.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 55%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St John's Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students · 359 m away
Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
253 students · 737 m away
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
814 students · 808 m away
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,134 students · 869 m away
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students · 927 m away
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students · 997 m away
Dunalley Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
456 students · 1.1 km away
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Cheltenham · Independent primary · Ages 1–11
275 students · 1.4 km away
Pittville School
Cheltenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
858 students · 1.5 km away
Dean Close Airthrie
CHELTENHAM · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
52 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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174 students
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174 students
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174 students
Stithians Community Primary School
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175 students
High Ham Church of England Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St John's Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 44.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1002 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 St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
St John's Church of England Primary School ranks #1002 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #9244 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School had 174 students in 2025.
Is St John's Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St John's Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St John's Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John's Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.