Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy vs King's Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 136 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
577 students
King's Park Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
572 students
| Measure | Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy Cheltenham, South West | King's Park Academy Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1300 of 1,695 | #1055 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11805 of 15,697 | #9735 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 577 | 572 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 572 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 11% |
| 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 | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopscleeve.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.kingspark-academy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King's Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 32.1).
- •King's Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 51%).
- •King's Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy is the larger school with 577 students compared with 572.
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 Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy better than King's Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King's Park Academy ranks higher (41.9 vs 32.1 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 Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy and King's Park Academy?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy: 577. King's Park Academy: 572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy and King's Park Academy rank in South West?
Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy is 1300th of 1,695 and King's Park Academy is 1055th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).