Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy vs Swindon Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 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
Swindon Village Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy Cheltenham, South West | Swindon Village Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1300 of 1,695 | #521 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11805 of 15,697 | #5066 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 577 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.bishopscleeve.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.swindonvillage.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swindon Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 32.1).
- •Swindon Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 51%).
- •Swindon Village Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy is the larger school with 577 students compared with 414.
- •Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy is a academy school while Swindon Village 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 Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy better than Swindon Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swindon Village Primary School ranks higher (63.9 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 Swindon Village Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy: 577. Swindon Village Primary School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy and Swindon Village Primary School rank in South West?
Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy is 1300th of 1,695 and Swindon Village Primary School is 521st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).