Charlton Kings Junior School vs St Edward's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 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
St Edward's School
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
224 students
| Measure | Charlton Kings Junior School Cheltenham, South West | St Edward's School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 1,695 | #317 of 402 |
| National rank | #583 of 15,697 | #3034 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 381 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 47.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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.ckjs.org.uk | www.stedwards.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Charlton Kings Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.0 vs 28.7).
- •Charlton Kings Junior School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 224.
- •Charlton Kings Junior 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlton Kings Junior School better than St Edward's School?
On the Success Index (England), Charlton Kings Junior School ranks higher (92.0 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 Junior School and St Edward's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton Kings Junior School: 381. St Edward's School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton Kings Junior School and St Edward's School rank in South West?
Charlton Kings Junior School is 48th of 1,695 and St Edward's School is 317th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).