Charlton Kings Infants' School vs Orchard Vale Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 163 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Kings Infants' School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
311 students
Orchard Vale Community School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | Charlton Kings Infants' School Cheltenham, South West | Orchard Vale Community School Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 1,695 | #1458 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #169 of 15,697 | #13182 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 311 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 4% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 115.2% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ckis.org.uk | www.ovschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Charlton Kings Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.9 vs 25.0).
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 Charlton Kings Infants' School better than Orchard Vale Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Charlton Kings Infants' School ranks higher (96.9 vs 25.0 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 Charlton Kings Infants' School and Orchard Vale Community School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton Kings Infants' School: 311. Orchard Vale Community School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton Kings Infants' School and Orchard Vale Community School rank in South West?
Charlton Kings Infants' School is 18th of 1,695 and Orchard Vale Community School is 1458th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).