Gardners Lane Primary School vs The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 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
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Gardners Lane Primary School Cheltenham, South West | The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1298 of 1,695 | #1283 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11793 of 15,697 | #11682 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 262 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 62.4% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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.st-gregorygreat.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.2 vs 32.8).
- •Gardners Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 48%).
- •Gardners Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is the larger school with 412 students compared with 262.
- •Gardners Lane Primary School is a local authority school while The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great 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 The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gardners Lane Primary School and The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gardners Lane Primary School: 262. The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gardners Lane Primary School and The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great rank in South West?
Gardners Lane Primary School is 1298th of 1,695 and The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is 1283rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).