Dunalley 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.
Dunalley Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
456 students
Gardners Lane Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
262 students
| Measure | Dunalley Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Gardners Lane Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #500 of 1,695 | #1298 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4929 of 15,697 | #11793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 456 | 262 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 262 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 62.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.dunalley.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.gardnerslane.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dunalley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 32.2).
- •Dunalley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •Gardners Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Dunalley Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 262.
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 Dunalley Primary School better than Gardners Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunalley Primary School ranks higher (64.6 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 Dunalley 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?
Dunalley Primary School: 456. Gardners Lane Primary School: 262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunalley Primary School and Gardners Lane Primary School rank in South West?
Dunalley Primary School is 500th 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).