Cheltenham College vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 869 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,134 students
St John's Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
| Measure | Cheltenham College Cheltenham, South West | St John's Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 402 | #1002 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3449 of 4,090 | #9244 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,134 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,134 | 174 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.2 | – |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cheltenhamcollege.org | www.st-johns-pri.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 21.2).
- •Cheltenham College is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 174.
- •Cheltenham College is a independent school while St John's 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 Cheltenham College better than St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (44.2 vs 21.2 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 College and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheltenham College: 1,134. St John's Church of England Primary School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheltenham College and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Cheltenham College is 348th of 402 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 1002nd of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).