Balcarras School vs Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balcarras School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,427 students
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Balcarras School Cheltenham, South West | Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #23 of 402 | #51 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #251 of 4,090 | #606 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,427 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,427 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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.balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.holyapostlesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.8 vs 90.3).
- •Balcarras School is the larger school with 1,427 students compared with 207.
- •Balcarras School is a academy school while Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Balcarras School better than Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.8 vs 90.3 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 Balcarras School and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balcarras School: 1,427. Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balcarras School and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Balcarras School is 23rd of 402 and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School is 51st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).