Cold Aston Church of England Primary School vs The Cotswold Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Aston Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
The Cotswold Academy
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,564 students
| Measure | Cold Aston Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West | The Cotswold Academy Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #55 of 1,695 | #44 of 402 |
| National rank | #636 of 15,697 | #583 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 74 | 1,564 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 1,564 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.0 |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.coldastonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cold Aston Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.5 vs 80.9).
- •The Cotswold Academy is the larger school with 1,564 students compared with 74.
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 Cold Aston Church of England Primary School better than The Cotswold Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cold Aston Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.5 vs 80.9 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 Cold Aston Church of England Primary School and The Cotswold Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cold Aston Church of England Primary School: 74. The Cotswold Academy: 1,564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cold Aston Church of England Primary School and The Cotswold Academy rank in South West?
Cold Aston Church of England Primary School is 55th of 1,695 and The Cotswold Academy is 44th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).