Gardners Lane Primary School vs Rowanfield Infant 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.
Gardners Lane Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
262 students
Rowanfield Infant School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
235 students
| Measure | Gardners Lane Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Rowanfield Infant School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1298 of 1,695 | #1257 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11793 of 15,697 | #11475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 262 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 62.4% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.gardnerslane.org.uk | www.rowanfieldinfant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rowanfield Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.8 vs 32.2).
- •Gardners Lane Primary School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 235.
- •Gardners Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Rowanfield Infant School is a academy 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 Gardners Lane Primary School better than Rowanfield Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Rowanfield Infant School ranks higher (33.8 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 Gardners Lane Primary School and Rowanfield Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gardners Lane Primary School: 262. Rowanfield Infant School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gardners Lane Primary School and Rowanfield Infant School rank in South West?
Gardners Lane Primary School is 1298th of 1,695 and Rowanfield Infant School is 1257th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).