Ashley Manor Preparatory School vs Balcarras School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Cheltenham · Independent primary · Ages 1–11
275 students
Balcarras School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,427 students
| Measure | Ashley Manor Preparatory School Cheltenham, South West | Balcarras School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #23 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #251 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 1–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 275 | 1,427 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 1,427 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 70.2% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.ashleymanorprep.co.uk | www.balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Balcarras School is the larger school with 1,427 students compared with 275.
- •Ashley Manor Preparatory School is a independent 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 Ashley Manor Preparatory School better than Balcarras 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 Ashley Manor Preparatory School and Balcarras School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashley Manor Preparatory School: 275. Balcarras School: 1,427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashley Manor Preparatory School and Balcarras School rank in South West?
Ashley Manor Preparatory School is unranked and Balcarras School is 23rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).