Christ Church CofE Primary School vs Gardners Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
Gardners Lane Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
262 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Gardners Lane Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #552 of 1,695 | #1298 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5287 of 15,697 | #11793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 213 | 262 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 262 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 62.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 10% |
| 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 | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.christchurchschool-chelt.co.uk | www.gardnerslane.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 32.2).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 50%).
- •Gardners Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Gardners Lane Primary School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 213.
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School is a academy school while Gardners Lane 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School better than Gardners Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church CofE Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 32.2 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School and Gardners Lane Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School: 213. Gardners Lane Primary School: 262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School and Gardners Lane Primary School rank in South West?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is 552nd of 1,695 and Gardners Lane Primary School is 1298th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).