Charlton Kings Junior School vs Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Kings Junior School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
381 students
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Charlton Kings Junior School Cheltenham, South West | Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #48 of 1,695 | #51 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #583 of 15,697 | #606 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 381 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 18% |
| 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 | www.ckjs.org.uk | www.holyapostlesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (92.0 vs 91.8).
- •Charlton Kings Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 82%).
- •Charlton Kings Junior School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 207.
- •Charlton Kings Junior School is a academy school while Holy Apostles' Church of England 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 Charlton Kings Junior School better than Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charlton Kings Junior School and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton Kings Junior School: 381. Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton Kings Junior School and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Charlton Kings Junior School is 48th of 1,695 and Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School is 51st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).