Cannington Church of England Primary School vs Hesters Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 107 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannington Church of England Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
Hesters Way Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
| Measure | Cannington Church of England Primary School Bridgwater, South West | Hesters Way Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #510 of 1,695 | #1309 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5014 of 15,697 | #11882 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 171 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Bridgwater | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cannington.somerset.sch.uk/ | www.hestersway.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cannington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 31.7).
- •Cannington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 57%).
- •Cannington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
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 Cannington Church of England Primary School better than Hesters Way Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cannington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 31.7 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 Cannington Church of England Primary School and Hesters Way Primary School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cannington Church of England Primary School: 171. Hesters Way Primary School: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cannington Church of England Primary School and Hesters Way Primary School rank in South West?
Cannington Church of England Primary School is 510th of 1,695 and Hesters Way Primary School is 1309th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).