Cheam School vs St Gabriel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheam School
Thatcham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
321 students
St Gabriel's School
Berkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
442 students
| Measure | Cheam School Thatcham, South East | St Gabriel's School Berkshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #140 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #537 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 321 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 442 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 94.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Thatcham | Berkshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cheamschool.co.uk | www.stgabriels.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 321.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheam School better than St Gabriel's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cheam School and St Gabriel's School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Berkshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheam School: 321. St Gabriel's School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheam School and St Gabriel's School rank in South East?
Cheam School is unranked and St Gabriel's School is 140th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).