Benhall Infant School vs Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benhall Infant School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
231 students
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,846 students
| Measure | Benhall Infant School Cheltenham, South West | Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 1,695 | #125 of 402 |
| National rank | #1376 of 15,697 | #1387 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 231 | 1,846 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 1,846 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 128.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.benhallinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.bournside.com |
The verdict
- •Benhall Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 61.9).
- •Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 231.
- •Benhall Infant School is a local authority school while Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre 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 Benhall Infant School better than Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Benhall Infant School ranks higher (85.3 vs 61.9 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 Benhall Infant School and Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benhall Infant School: 231. Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,846. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benhall Infant School and Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South West?
Benhall Infant School is 130th of 1,695 and Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is 125th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).