Andoversford Primary School vs Balcarras School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andoversford Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
64 students
Balcarras School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,427 students
| Measure | Andoversford Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Balcarras School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #932 of 1,695 | #23 of 402 |
| National rank | #8660 of 15,697 | #251 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 64 | 1,427 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 1,427 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 61% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.3 |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.andoversford.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Balcarras School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 47.0).
- •Balcarras School is the larger school with 1,427 students compared with 64.
- •Andoversford Primary School is a local authority school while Balcarras School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Andoversford Primary School better than Balcarras School?
On the Success Index (England), Balcarras School ranks higher (90.3 vs 47.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Andoversford Primary School and Balcarras School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Andoversford Primary School: 64. Balcarras School: 1,427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Andoversford Primary School and Balcarras School rank in South West?
Andoversford Primary School is 932nd of 1,695 and Balcarras School is 23rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).