Gardners Lane Primary School vs Rowanfield Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 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 Junior School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
345 students
| Measure | Gardners Lane Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Rowanfield Junior School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1298 of 1,695 | #1039 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11793 of 15,697 | #9618 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 262 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 62.4% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 4% |
| 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.rowanfield-junior.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rowanfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.5 vs 32.2).
- •Rowanfield Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 50%).
- •Gardners Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Rowanfield Junior School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 262.
- •Gardners Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Rowanfield Junior 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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Rowanfield Junior School ranks higher (42.5 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 Junior School?
About 1.3 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 Junior School: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gardners Lane Primary School and Rowanfield Junior School rank in South West?
Gardners Lane Primary School is 1298th of 1,695 and Rowanfield Junior School is 1039th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).