Benhall Infant School vs St Mark's Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 85 m 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
St Mark's Church of England Junior School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
| Measure | Benhall Infant School Cheltenham, South West | St Mark's Church of England Junior School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 1,695 | #719 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1376 of 15,697 | #6787 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 231 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 128.3% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.benhallinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.stmarksjunior.com |
The verdict
- •Benhall Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 55.6).
- •St Mark's Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 231.
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 St Mark's Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Benhall Infant School ranks higher (85.3 vs 55.6 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 St Mark's Church of England Junior School?
About 85 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benhall Infant School: 231. St Mark's Church of England Junior School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benhall Infant School and St Mark's Church of England Junior School rank in South West?
Benhall Infant School is 130th of 1,695 and St Mark's Church of England Junior School is 719th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).