Chesterton Primary School vs Cirencester Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterton Primary School
Cirencester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
187 students
Cirencester Primary School
Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
336 students
| Measure | Chesterton Primary School Cirencester, South West | Cirencester Primary School Cirencester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #956 of 1,695 | #1652 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8851 of 15,697 | #15028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 187 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Cirencester | Cirencester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chestertonprimary.net | www.cirencesterprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chesterton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 12.1).
- •Chesterton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 38%).
- •Chesterton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Cirencester Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 187.
- •Chesterton Primary School is a academy school while Cirencester 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 Chesterton Primary School better than Cirencester Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chesterton Primary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 12.1 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 Chesterton Primary School and Cirencester Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cirencester and Cirencester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterton Primary School: 187. Cirencester Primary School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Primary School and Cirencester Primary School rank in South West?
Chesterton Primary School is 956th of 1,695 and Cirencester Primary School is 1652nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).