Chesterton Primary School vs Watermoor Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.9 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
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Cirencester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
| Measure | Chesterton Primary School Cirencester, South West | Watermoor Church of England Primary School Cirencester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #956 of 1,695 | #1245 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8851 of 15,697 | #11395 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 187 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| 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.watermoorprimary-dgat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chesterton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 34.2).
- •Chesterton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 45%).
- •Chesterton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Chesterton Primary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 183.
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 Watermoor Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chesterton Primary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 34.2 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 Chesterton Primary School and Watermoor Church of England Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cirencester and Cirencester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterton Primary School: 187. Watermoor Church of England Primary School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Primary School and Watermoor Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Chesterton Primary School is 956th of 1,695 and Watermoor Church of England Primary School is 1245th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).