Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 489 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,846 students
St James' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Cheltenham, South West | St James' Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 402 | #675 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1387 of 4,090 | #6357 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,846 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,846 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | – |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bournside.com | www.stjamescofeprimary-dgat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 57.6).
- •Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 408.
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 Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre better than St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre ranks higher (61.9 vs 57.6 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 Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre and St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,846. St James' Church of England Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is 125th of 402 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 675th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).