Charlton Kings Infants' School vs St Edward's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 725 m 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
St Edward's School
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
224 students
| Measure | Charlton Kings Infants' School Cheltenham, South West | St Edward's School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 1,695 | #317 of 402 |
| National rank | #169 of 15,697 | #3034 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 311 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 115.2% | 47.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.7 |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ckis.org.uk | www.stedwards.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Charlton Kings Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.9 vs 28.7).
- •Charlton Kings Infants' School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 224.
- •Charlton Kings Infants' School is a academy school while St Edward's School is a independent 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 Charlton Kings Infants' School better than St Edward's School?
On the Success Index (England), Charlton Kings Infants' School ranks higher (96.9 vs 28.7 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 Charlton Kings Infants' School and St Edward's School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton Kings Infants' School: 311. St Edward's School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton Kings Infants' School and St Edward's School rank in South West?
Charlton Kings Infants' School is 18th of 1,695 and St Edward's School is 317th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).