Berkhampstead School vs Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 653 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Berkhampstead School Cheltenham, South West | Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #51 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #606 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 253 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 207 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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.berkhampsteadschool.co.uk | www.holyapostlesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Berkhampstead School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 207.
- •Berkhampstead School is a independent 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 Berkhampstead School better than Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary 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 Berkhampstead School and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkhampstead School: 253. Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkhampstead School and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Berkhampstead School is unranked and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School is 51st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).