Berkhampstead School vs Pittville School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
Pittville School
Cheltenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
858 students
| Measure | Berkhampstead School Cheltenham, South West | Pittville School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #178 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #1853 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 253 | 858 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 858 |
| Free school meals | – | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berkhampsteadschool.co.uk | pittville.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pittville School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 253.
- •Berkhampstead School is a independent school while Pittville 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 Pittville 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 Pittville School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkhampstead School: 253. Pittville School: 858. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkhampstead School and Pittville School rank in South West?
Berkhampstead School is unranked and Pittville School is 178th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).