Chesterton Primary School vs Powell's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 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
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Chesterton Primary School Cirencester, South West | Powell's Church of England Primary School Cirencester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #956 of 1,695 | #117 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8851 of 15,697 | #1212 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 187 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 4% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 15% |
| 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.powells.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Powell's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 46.1).
- •Powell's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 62%).
- •Powell's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •Powell's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 187.
- •Chesterton Primary School is a academy school while Powell'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 Chesterton Primary School better than Powell's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Powell's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (86.6 vs 46.1 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 Powell's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cirencester and Cirencester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterton Primary School: 187. Powell's Church of England Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Primary School and Powell's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Chesterton Primary School is 956th of 1,695 and Powell's Church of England Primary School is 117th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).