Cheltenham College vs The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km 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
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Cheltenham College Cheltenham, South West | The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 402 | #1283 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3449 of 4,090 | #11682 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,134 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,134 | 412 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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-gregorygreat.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.8 vs 21.2).
- •Cheltenham College is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 412.
- •Cheltenham College is a independent school while The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is a academy 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 The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?
On the Success Index (England), The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great ranks higher (32.8 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 The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheltenham College: 1,134. The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheltenham College and The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great rank in South West?
Cheltenham College is 348th of 402 and The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is 1283rd of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).