Bledington Primary School vs The Rissington School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bledington Primary School
Chipping Norton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
The Rissington School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
| Measure | Bledington Primary School Chipping Norton, South West | The Rissington School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #805 of 1,695 | #211 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7509 of 15,697 | #2119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 81 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Chipping Norton | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bledington.gloucs.sch.uk | therissingtonschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Rissington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 52.2).
- •The Rissington School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 56%).
- •Bledington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •The Rissington School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 81.
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 Bledington Primary School better than The Rissington School?
On the Success Index (England), The Rissington School ranks higher (80.3 vs 52.2 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 Bledington Primary School and The Rissington School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Chipping Norton and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bledington Primary School: 81. The Rissington School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bledington Primary School and The Rissington School rank in South West?
Bledington Primary School is 805th of 1,695 and The Rissington School is 211th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).