Cold Aston Church of England Primary School vs The Rissington School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.6 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 Rissington School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
| Measure | Cold Aston Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West | The Rissington School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #55 of 1,695 | #211 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #636 of 15,697 | #2119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 74 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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.coldastonprimaryschool.co.uk | therissingtonschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cold Aston Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.5 vs 80.3).
- •Cold Aston Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 79%).
- •Cold Aston Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
- •The Rissington School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 74.
- •Cold Aston Church of England Primary School is a academy school while The Rissington 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 Cold Aston Church of England Primary School better than The Rissington School?
On the Success Index (England), Cold Aston Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.5 vs 80.3 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 Rissington School?
About 7.6 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 Rissington School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cold Aston Church of England Primary School and The Rissington School rank in South West?
Cold Aston Church of England Primary School is 55th of 1,695 and The Rissington School is 211th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).