Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School vs Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
341 students
Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
| Measure | Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #720 of 1,695 | #1502 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6810 of 15,697 | #13543 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 341 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 341 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.3% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | bourton.school | www.stowprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 23.0).
- •Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 44%).
- •Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 91.
- •Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School is a academy school while Stow-on-the-Wold 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 Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School better than Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 23.0 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 Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School and Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School: 341. Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School and Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School rank in South West?
Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School is 720th of 1,695 and Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School is 1502nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).